DICTIONARY

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

PHP

Categories: WordPress

PHP stands for PHP Hypertext Preprocessor. It is an open-source, server-side scripting language used to create dynamic websites and applications. PHP scripts are executed on the server and the results sent to the web browser as plain HTML. It can be integrated with many popular databases like MySQL, Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server. What Can… … Read More
phpMyAdmin

phpMyAdmin is a free and open-source administration tool for MySQL and MariaDB databases which is written in PHP. It allows users to perform most online database administration functions. phpMyAdmin Features … Read More
Plugin

A plugin or plug-in is software that adds new functions and features to a host program without changing the host program itself. Plugins are sometimes also called “add-ons” or “extensions”. WordPress Plugins WordPress plugins are used to add extra functionality to the WordPress dashboard. Users will normally need to install plugins for the following:- “Plugin”… … Read More
PPI

PPI (Pixels Per Inch) measures the number of pixels that appear within one inch of a digital display or image. It describes the pixel density of a screen or image and helps determine how sharp, clear, and detailed the visuals look. A higher PPI means more pixels fit into a single inch, which creates smoother… … Read More
QR Code

A QR Code (short for Quick Response Code) is a type of barcode that can easily be read by digital devices like smartphones or tablets. The data in QR code is stored in a series of black and white squares or pixels, arranged in a square shaped grid. Most modern smartphones have built-in QR code… … Read More
Raster Image

A raster or bitmap image is a type of digital image made up of a grid of tiny squares called pixels. Each pixel holds a specific color value, and together these pixels form a complete picture. Common formats include JPEG, PNG, GIF, and BMP. A raster image is resolution-dependent, which means its quality depends on… … Read More
RGB

Understanding RGB Colour RGB stands for red, green and blue. It is a colour model that combines different intensities of red, green and blue light to create colours across the visible spectrum. Screens and digital devices use RGB to display vibrant and accurate colour images. RGB is as an additive colour system. This means colours… … Read More
Search Engine

A search engine is a software program that allows users to search for content on the World Wide Web. Users are able to enter keywords and phrases to search for a particular query. The search engine in turn, returns a list of content available on the Web that matches the search query. The list of… … Read More
SEO

SEO is short for Search Engine Optimisation. It is the process of improving a website’s ranking in search engine results pages (SERPs). SEO helps to make a website more visible to people searching for a particular brand, product or service with search engines like Google and Bing. How Does SEO Work? Search engines use complex… … Read More
Server

A server or web server is basically a computer that provides resources, data, services or programs to other computers called clients. Types of Servers A web server is a computer that stores all the files that make a website work. These files can include HTML documents, images, CSS style sheets and JavaScript files. The web… … Read More
SMTP

SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. It is one of the most widely used email protocols, along with IMAP (Internet Messaging Access Protocol) and POP (Post Office Protocol). Simple Mail Transfer Protocol makes it possible for mail servers to send, receive and relay outgoing emails between senders and receivers. It is used by many… … Read More
Softaculous

Softaculous is an automatic script installer that is compatible with a number of hosting control panels including cPanel, DirectAdmin and Plesk. It simplifies the installation and configuration of hundreds scripts including the installation of major CMSs like WordPress, Joomla and Drupal. It is also possible to manage installations, update the version and create a copy… … Read More