A content delivery platform (CDP) is a

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(SaaS) content service, similar to a

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(CMS), that utilizes embedded software code to deliver

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. Instead of the installation of software on client servers, a CDP feeds content through embedded code snippets, typically via JavaScript widget, Flash widget or

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. Content delivery platforms are not

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s, which are utilized for large web media and do not depend on embedded software code. A CDP is utilized for all types of web content, even text-based content. Alternatively, a content delivery platform can be utilized to import a variety of syndicated content into one central location and then re-purposed for

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. The term ''content delivery platform'' was coined by Feed.Us software architect John Welborn during a presentation to the Chicago Web Developers Association. In late 2007, two blog comment services launched utilizing CDP-based services.

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and Disqus both employ JavaScript widgets to display and collect blog comments on websites.

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Notable Content delivery platforms

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Notable Content delivery platforms