Dictionary Archive - Page 5 of 6

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

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… … Read More
Spam

Spam refers to any kind of unwanted and unsolicited digital communication. It is sent out in bulk, usually via email, but can also be distributed via text messages, telephone… … Read More
Spot Colour

Spot colours are special pre-mixed inks used in printing. Because they are pre-mixed, colours are more vibrant than in CMYK printing where colours are created during the printing process.… … Read More
SQL

SQL stands for Structured Query Language. It is the standard language used to communicate with a relational database. SQL statements are used to store, update, remove, search and retrieve… … Read More
SSL Certificate

An SSL Certificate is a small data file that authenticates a website’s identity and establishes an encrypted link between a web server and the visitor’s browser. The encrypted connection… … Read More
SSL/TLS

SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer / Transport Layer Security) is a security protocol that protects data sent over the internet. Although many people still say “SSL,” modern websites use TLS… … Read More
Static Website

A static website is a website that delivers the same fixed content to every visitor. It uses pre-built files such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, which the server sends… … Read More
Trapping

Trapping is a pre-press technique that compensates for variations in registration during a print run. This is achieved by overlapping colours (spot or cmyk), helping to prevent unsightly white… … Read More
URL

URL is short for Uniform Resource Locator. It is a unique identifier used to locate a resource on the internet. You can think of a URL as being like… … Read More
Vector Art

Vector art, also known as vector format, refers to digital artwork created with illustration software such as Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW. Designers use vector graphics to create logos, icons,… … Read More
WAMP

WAMP is an abbreviation for Windows, Apache, MySQL and PHP. It is a collection of open-source software programs that act as a virtual server on a local computer. Apache,… … Read More
Web Browser

A web browser or internet browser is a software application that allows users to access and view websites online. It retrieves data from web servers and displays it in… … Read More