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CLICK BAIT [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-04-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Advertising Techniques
- Internet and Telematics
- Collaborative and Social Communications
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- clickbait
1, record 1, English, clickbait
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Web content whose primary aim is to generate online advertising revenue, especially at the expense of quality or accuracy. 2, record 1, English, - clickbait
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This type of content relies on sensationalist headlines to attract click-throughs and to encourage the sharing of content through social media. 2, record 1, English, - clickbait
Record 1, Key term(s)
- click bait
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Techniques publicitaires
- Internet et télématique
- Communications collaboratives et sociales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- piège à clics
1, record 1, French, pi%C3%A8ge%20%C3%A0%20clics
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contenu Web qui vise principalement à générer des revenus publicitaires en ligne, souvent au détriment de la qualité et de l'exactitude. 2, record 1, French, - pi%C3%A8ge%20%C3%A0%20clics
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le piège à clics, c'est quand un éditeur publie un lien avec un titre qui encourage les gens à cliquer pour en savoir plus, sans leur donner beaucoup d'informations sur ce qu'ils vont voir [...] 3, record 1, French, - pi%C3%A8ge%20%C3%A0%20clics
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce type de contenu s'appuie sur des titres sensationnels dans le but d'attirer des clics et d'encourager le partage de contenu dans les médias sociaux. 2, record 1, French, - pi%C3%A8ge%20%C3%A0%20clics
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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