Hotlink

A hotlink, also known as inline linking or direct linking, is when a website directly links to a file (such as an image, video, or document) hosted on another server. This practice allows the file to be displayed or accessed from the linking website without having to host the file on its own server. While hotlinking can be convenient for the site that uses it, it can use bandwidth from the host server without providing any traffic or credit to the source site, which can lead to copyright issues or strain on the host server's resources. Due to these reasons, hotlinking is often discouraged or blocked by content owners.

More Glossary Terms

Hosted Content

Hosted content refers to any content that is hosted on a website or platform other than its original source.

Heading Tags

H tags are HTML elements used to structure content and create headings in web pages.

HTML Tag

An HTML tag is a code snippet used to define the structure and content of web pages in HTML.

Hyperlink

A hyperlink is a clickable link in a digital document or web page that directs to another section or page.

Hotlink

A hotlink is a direct link to a file hosted on another server, typically used for images or media on web pages.

Hub Page

A hub page is a centralized page that links to related content on a particular topic.

Homepage

A homepage is the main or introductory page of a website, typically serving as a table of contents or starting point.

Headline

A headline is a title or summary phrase that captures the main point of a content piece, often in bold text.

Header

A header is a section at the top of a web page or document, often containing the title, logo, and main navigation elements.

Head Code

A head code is a section of HTML code within the <head> tag of a webpage, containing metadata, scripts, and links to external resources.