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Definitions for terminology and jargon used in website design and development, graphic design and printing

HTTP

HTTP stands for Hyper Text Transfer Protocol. It is the language used by the internet to display websites. HTTP is basically a set of rules that determine how information… … Read More
Hyperlink

Hyperlinks, often called links, are clickable elements in an HTML document that connect users to other pages, files, or sections on the internet. The term refers to digital connections… … Read More
Internet Protocol

A protocol is a set of rules that determines how data is sent and received over a network. Protocols make it possible for connected devices with different software and… … Read More
JavaScript

JavaScript is a powerful and widely used programming language that helps developers create interactive and dynamic websites. The JavaScript programming language is one of the three core technologies of… … Read More
Landing Page

A landing page is a standalone webpage created specifically to encourage visitors to take one clear action. The main purpose of a landing page is to convert visitors into… … Read More
Meta Tag

Meta tags are snippets of HTML code that provide information about a web page to search engines and web browsers. They are placed inside the <head> section of a… … Read More
MySQL

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MySQL is a Relational Database Management System (RDMS) that uses SQL (Structured Query Language) to manage data. MySQL is not a database, but it is widely used for managing… … Read More
Open-Source

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Open-Source software is computer software released under a licence that allows users to use, study, change and distribute the software and source code. Source code is the code programmers… … Read More
Page Builder

A page builder is a tool that lets users design and customise web pages using a visual drag-and-drop interface. It removes the need to write code and makes web… … Read More
Pantone Colour

A Pantone colour refers to one of the more than 2000 colours in the Pantone Matching System (PMS). The Pantone Matching System organises colours in a logical sequence with… … Read More
Payment Gateway

A payment gateway is the technology that enables businesses to securely process online payments. It allows e-commerce businesses to accept debit and credit card payments safely. Acting as a… … Read More
PDF

PDF is an abbreviation for Portable Document Format. It was developed by Adobe in the early 1990’s to be a standard file format across all operating systems. The PDF… … Read More