If you are just getting started with websites it is important to familiarise your self with a few words and concepts. Check out the below list!
Simple legend or key for beginners
- Browser: The software (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari) you use to view websites.
- Hosting: A service that stores your website’s files and makes them accessible on the internet.
- Domain Name: The name of a website (e.g., google.com), which is part of the URL and identifies and points to the site on the internet.
- URL (Uniform Resource Locator): The web address used to access a specific page or resource on the internet (e.g., www.example.com/this-page-or-post).
- SEO (Search Engine Optimization): Techniques used to improve a website’s visibility in search engines like Google.
- Responsive Design: A design approach that makes websites look good on all devices, from phones to desktops.
- HTML (HyperText Markup Language): The standard language used to create web pages. It structures content on the web, like headings, paragraphs, and links.
- SSL (Secure Sockets Layer): A security technology that encrypts data sent between your browser and the website, often indicated by a padlock in the browser bar.
- CMS (Content Management System): Software (e.g., WordPress) that lets you create and manage website content without needing to code.
- Plugin: A software add-on that enhances the functionality of a website, typically used in CMS platforms.
