webkort
Webkort is a term used to describe a digital, web-hosted business card that consolidates contact and professional information for sharing across websites and networks. The word is a compound of web and kort (card) in Scandinavian languages, and in some contexts it refers to a lightweight, privacy-aware profile card designed for the web rather than a printed card.
In practice, a webkort is typically published at a persistent URL or embedded on a site as
Implementation varies: some use microformats or JSON-LD, others use simple HTML markup; many systems provide embeddable
Privacy and security: best practices advocate minimal public exposure, explicit consent, and support for data minimization;
Impact and governance: adopted by freelancers, small businesses, and professional networks; potential for formal standards akin