ghost site

Also see Ghost.

A ghost site is a Web site that is no longer maintained but that remains available for viewing. Since many sites don't identify their date of last update, it's not always easy to tell whether a site is a ghost site or just resting. A ghost site is not to be confused with a retired or invisible site (one which doesn't exist anymore and results in a "Not found" message). It's possible to have a ghost site that continues to be useful or appealing because its content doesn't date easily.

A ghost site that for some reason seems to have moved to another location is a zombie.

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More resources from around the web: - Steve Baldwin's column on Ghost Sites keeps an eye on them and reviews them, giving the deadest ones the accolade of five little ghosts and the rating: Site is Stuffed, Embalmed, and Ready for Internet Museum.

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