(1) The ability to detect the
electronic presence of other
users who are connected to the
Internet, through a
PC or mobile device, and
whether they are available in
real time. Presence services are commonly provided
through
applications like
Finger,
SMS,
instant messaging clients, and discussion
forums, although a number of companies are developing products in other areas
that leverage presence, such as
VoIP.
(2) The term
Web presence refers to an individual or
business having an established existence on the
World Wide Web, through a
Web
site,
e-mail, Internet advertising, blog, or a collection of Web files. Web
presence is also called
Internet presence.
