n.
An Internet portal site that offers content and services aimed at a specific type of user. Also called a vertical community.
Example Citation:
"These sites have become what are known as vertical portals—that is, portals with a tightly focused content area geared toward a particular audience. Family Education, for example, appeals mainly to parents and children."
—Jim Lynch, "What Makes a Great Portal," PC Magazine
—Jim Lynch, "What Makes a Great Portal," PC Magazine
Related Words:
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