Permalink

/ˈpɜːrməˌlɪŋk/ noun

Definition

A web link that is intended to stay the same over time so that a specific page or post can always be found at that address.

Etymology

Formed from “permanent” + “link” in the early days of blogs and content management systems. It was created to solve the problem of changing URLs breaking old references.

Kelly Says

A permalink is like giving a web page a permanent street address instead of just directions like “third house after the store.” The whole idea of stable links is what makes the modern web feel like a connected library instead of a pile of random notes.

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