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    Coursera’s editorial team is comprised of highly experienced professional editors, writers, and fact-checkers. Our articles are deeply researched and thoroughly reviewed to ensure we are providing trustworthy information and advice for any topic. We understand that taking the next step in your education or career can raise questions. We are here to provide actionable, reliable, and relevant answers so you can achieve your goals.


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    [Featured image] A closeup shows someone monitoring a cybersecurity feed for malware on a tablet and desktop computer.

    What Is Malware?

    Delve into the realm of malware, a critical cybersecurity concern. Understand various malware forms and their impact on cybersecurity.

    March 21, 2023

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    [Featured Image] Cybersecurity analyst working on creating a firewall to secure the network.

    What Is a Firewall?

    Learn about the role firewalls play in safeguarding networks and devices from cyber threats.

    March 21, 2023

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    [Featured image] A woman sits at a laptop examining a SERP (search engine results page).

    What Is SERP (Search Engine Results Pages)?

    A SERP (search engine results pages) plays a key role in gaining online visibility for your website.

    March 21, 2023

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    [Featured image] A website owner checks their page's bounce rate on a laptop in an office setting.

    What Is Bounce Rate?

    What is bounce rate, and why does it matter? Learn more about this critical metric for website performance.

    March 21, 2023

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    [Featured image] An SEO in a blue button-up shirt sits at a laptop checking the clickthrough rate (CTR) or his webpage.

    What Is CTR (Clickthrough Rate)?

    Discover the importance of CTR (clickthrough rate) in digital marketing, a key metric for ad effectiveness.

    March 21, 2023

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    [Featured image] A data analyst works with a database on a desktop computer in an office with big windows.

    What Is a Database?

    Learn about the basics of databases, how they work, and their role in storing and managing information efficiently.

    March 21, 2023

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