Webviestit

Webviestit is a Finnish term meaning "web messages" and refers to electronic messages exchanged over the internet through web-based interfaces. The concept covers email accessed via webmail, messages exchanged within websites and applications, and browser-based notifications delivered through web technologies.

Forms and scope: Webviestit includes traditional emails read in a webmail client, in-site or in-app messages such as account alerts or chat, and browser push notifications that appear even when a page is not active. Messages are typically stored on servers and retrieved by the user’s web client.

Technical foundations: Web-based messaging relies on several protocols and APIs. Email via webmail uses SMTP for sending and IMAP or POP3 for retrieval. In-site messaging and push notifications employ web technologies such as the Push API and Service Workers or real-time channels via WebSocket or Server-Sent Events. Content may be plain text or HTML and can include attachments.

History and usage: The rise of webmail in the 1990s and 2000s popularized web-based messaging. Over time, the term expanded to cover in-site messaging and browser notifications, reflecting a shift toward browser-centered communication across devices and platforms.

Security and privacy: Transport encryption (TLS) is standard for most web-based messaging. Some services offer end-to-end encryption for certain message types. Users should manage permissions for push notifications, monitor data retention, and comply with data protection regulations and anti-phishing practices.

See also: E-mail, Webmail, Push notification, In-app messaging.