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.htaccess
The default name of the Apache directory-level configuration file. The .htaccess file configures the current directory with things like password-protection, URL rewrites, and so on.
The default name of the Apache directory-level configuration file. The .htaccess file configures the current directory with things like password-protection, URL rewrites, and so on.
Accessibility
A web site that people with different kinds of disabilities can interacting with. A web site that address these users limitations is said to be "Accessibly Friendly".
A web site that people with different kinds of disabilities can interacting with. A web site that address these users limitations is said to be "Accessibly Friendly".
Affiliate
A marketing technique a webmaster uses to place banner ad(s) on a website and received a referral fee or recieve commisson when visitors click on the link to visit the merchants website.
A marketing technique a webmaster uses to place banner ad(s) on a website and received a referral fee or recieve commisson when visitors click on the link to visit the merchants website.
Aliasing
In graphic design, aliasing occurs when a computer monitor, printer, or graphics file does not have a high enough resolution to represent a graphic image or text. An aliased image is often said to have the "jaggies."
In graphic design, aliasing occurs when a computer monitor, printer, or graphics file does not have a high enough resolution to represent a graphic image or text. An aliased image is often said to have the "jaggies."
Alignment
The positioning of a body of text. Text can be positioned to the left, right, or "center" of a page. For the best, consistent alignment, web site designers use tables and Cascading Style Sheets.
The positioning of a body of text. Text can be positioned to the left, right, or "center" of a page. For the best, consistent alignment, web site designers use tables and Cascading Style Sheets.
ALT-attribute
Part of the image source tag in HTML. A good web designer will always include text in all of your image sources for two reasons: (1) if any of your visitors choose not to view graphic images on your web pages, the alternative text will be shown; and (2) if your visitors use Internet Explorer as their browser and they leave the mouse over any graphic image, they will view the text in your ALT-attribute.
Part of the image source tag in HTML. A good web designer will always include text in all of your image sources for two reasons: (1) if any of your visitors choose not to view graphic images on your web pages, the alternative text will be shown; and (2) if your visitors use Internet Explorer as their browser and they leave the mouse over any graphic image, they will view the text in your ALT-attribute.
Applet
An applet is a small program designed to run within another application. Java is one of the major languages used for creating Web-based applets.
An applet is a small program designed to run within another application. Java is one of the major languages used for creating Web-based applets.
ASP [Active Server Pages]
crosoft technology similar to CGI that is used to create dynamic content for a web page. Pages using ASP are created with programming scripts (eg; JavaScript) and integrated with the HTML of a page. It is a server-side scripting language and is mostly used on Windows platforms.
crosoft technology similar to CGI that is used to create dynamic content for a web page. Pages using ASP are created with programming scripts (eg; JavaScript) and integrated with the HTML of a page. It is a server-side scripting language and is mostly used on Windows platforms.
Bandwidth
Bandwidth is the amount of data that can be transmitted in a given period of time. On the Internet, it is usually expressed in bits per second (bps). A hosting server will allocate your site a fixed amount of bandwidth usage within a regular period of time.
Bandwidth is the amount of data that can be transmitted in a given period of time. On the Internet, it is usually expressed in bits per second (bps). A hosting server will allocate your site a fixed amount of bandwidth usage within a regular period of time.
BLOG
short for Weblog and is on a web site that has frequent updates made to it, similar to a Web Journal.
short for Weblog and is on a web site that has frequent updates made to it, similar to a Web Journal.
Bookmark
Just as a paper bookmark is used as a reminder of the page you are on in a book, electronic bookmarks are used to bring you back to a web site or other site you may want to return to. The Netscape browser lets you bookmark any site and save the bookmarks in a file you can recall at any time. Microsoft Internet Explorer uses the term "favorite" instead of bookmark for the same concept.
Just as a paper bookmark is used as a reminder of the page you are on in a book, electronic bookmarks are used to bring you back to a web site or other site you may want to return to. The Netscape browser lets you bookmark any site and save the bookmarks in a file you can recall at any time. Microsoft Internet Explorer uses the term "favorite" instead of bookmark for the same concept.
Bot
See Spider
See Spider
Browser
Often called a Web Browser, it is simply a software application used to interpret HTML commands and display page content. The two most popular browsers are Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) and FireFox (FF).
Often called a Web Browser, it is simply a software application used to interpret HTML commands and display page content. The two most popular browsers are Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) and FireFox (FF).
CMYK
Stands for the colors Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-Black. In print design, colors are defined as a percentage of each of these 4 colors. For example, the CMYK abbreviation for the color black would be 0-0-0-100. In contrast, display devices (i.e. computer monitors) typically define colors using RGB.
Stands for the colors Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-Black. In print design, colors are defined as a percentage of each of these 4 colors. For example, the CMYK abbreviation for the color black would be 0-0-0-100. In contrast, display devices (i.e. computer monitors) typically define colors using RGB.
Comment
allows people editing your (X)HTML to understand the different parts of the stylesheet document. The comments are ignored by the browser.
allows people editing your (X)HTML to understand the different parts of the stylesheet document. The comments are ignored by the browser.
Content
is the 'stuff' that makes up a web site. This could be words, pictures, images or sounds. Content is the 'information' in text form a web site provides.
is the 'stuff' that makes up a web site. This could be words, pictures, images or sounds. Content is the 'information' in text form a web site provides.
Cookies
a small text file stored on a visitors computer usually used to identify that user to a particular website.
a small text file stored on a visitors computer usually used to identify that user to a particular website.
CSS
Cascading Style Sheets is a feature which gives web designers more control over the design of a webpage. It allows content and design to be kept separate allowing small changes to 1 or 2 files that affect a group of files instead of having to make large changes to every file on for your web site.
Cascading Style Sheets is a feature which gives web designers more control over the design of a webpage. It allows content and design to be kept separate allowing small changes to 1 or 2 files that affect a group of files instead of having to make large changes to every file on for your web site.
DBS
DataBase System of storing data in a structured format which can accept feeds from website forms and applications to store clients records securely.
DataBase System of storing data in a structured format which can accept feeds from website forms and applications to store clients records securely.
Dedicated Line
A dedicated line is a permanent connection to the Internet using an individual, separate phone line.
A dedicated line is a permanent connection to the Internet using an individual, separate phone line.
Depreciated
no longer part of the current specification. For example, the "b" tag is obsolete and now is replaced by the "strong" tag.
no longer part of the current specification. For example, the "b" tag is obsolete and now is replaced by the "strong" tag.
DHTML
Dynamic HyperText Markup Language is a combination of technologies used to produce more interactive webpages.
Dynamic HyperText Markup Language is a combination of technologies used to produce more interactive webpages.
Directory
A database edited manually by Humans. Sites are indexed by category making this feature the main difference to a Search Engine. Users can navigate through the categories to locate documents or information. Most directories offer searching options (which is similar to searching from a Search Engine) within its database.
A database edited manually by Humans. Sites are indexed by category making this feature the main difference to a Search Engine. Users can navigate through the categories to locate documents or information. Most directories offer searching options (which is similar to searching from a Search Engine) within its database.
DNS
[Domain Name System (Service)] - An Internet system/service that translates domain names into IP addresses. Domain names are alphabetic so they're easier to remember. Every time you use a domain name, therefore, a DNS service must translate the name into the corresponding IP address. For example, a domain name of http://www.domainHere.com could really be http://197.763.12.983
[Domain Name System (Service)] - An Internet system/service that translates domain names into IP addresses. Domain names are alphabetic so they're easier to remember. Every time you use a domain name, therefore, a DNS service must translate the name into the corresponding IP address. For example, a domain name of http://www.domainHere.com could really be http://197.763.12.983
DocType
Specifies the HTML version used in the document
Specifies the HTML version used in the document
Domain
The address of an internet site.
The address of an internet site.
Domain Name
An unique name that identifies one or more IP addresses. Domain names are used in URLs' to identify particular Web sites.
An unique name that identifies one or more IP addresses. Domain names are used in URLs' to identify particular Web sites.
DPI
Stands for dots per inch. DPI specifies the resolution of an output device, such as a printer or printing press machine. Print resolution usually runs from 300-1200 dots per inch on a Laser Printer and 125-225 dots per inch for photographic images on a print brochure.
Stands for dots per inch. DPI specifies the resolution of an output device, such as a printer or printing press machine. Print resolution usually runs from 300-1200 dots per inch on a Laser Printer and 125-225 dots per inch for photographic images on a print brochure.
Error Pages -
Error in Client/(Usually a error on your behalf) - 400 Bad syntax, 401 Unauthorized, 402 Not Used (Payment Granted), 403 Forbidden, 404 Not Found, AND Error in Server/Server Side (Not on your behalf) - 500 Internal Error, 501 Not Implemented, 502 Overloaded, 503 Gateway Timeout
Error in Client/(Usually a error on your behalf) - 400 Bad syntax, 401 Unauthorized, 402 Not Used (Payment Granted), 403 Forbidden, 404 Not Found, AND Error in Server/Server Side (Not on your behalf) - 500 Internal Error, 501 Not Implemented, 502 Overloaded, 503 Gateway Timeout
Favicon
is a small graphic that is associated with a page or Web site. The favicon allows the Web developer to customize the site in the Web browser, both in the tab bar that is displayed in many browsers as well as in the bookmarks when a site is saved.
is a small graphic that is associated with a page or Web site. The favicon allows the Web developer to customize the site in the Web browser, both in the tab bar that is displayed in many browsers as well as in the bookmarks when a site is saved.
Frames
An HTML technique for combining two or more separate HTML documents within a single web browser screen. A web site using frames often causes great problems for search engines, and may not be spidered and indexed correctly. BlackPort Design does NOT make use of frames.
An HTML technique for combining two or more separate HTML documents within a single web browser screen. A web site using frames often causes great problems for search engines, and may not be spidered and indexed correctly. BlackPort Design does NOT make use of frames.
FTP
File Transfer Protocol is a protocol for transfering files over the web. FTP is mostly used for downloading files and uploading sites to a web server.
File Transfer Protocol is a protocol for transfering files over the web. FTP is mostly used for downloading files and uploading sites to a web server.
GIF
Graphics Interchange Format is an image format which uses upto 256 colours.
Graphics Interchange Format is an image format which uses upto 256 colours.
Hits
Are the individual requests a server answers in order to render a single Web page completely. The page document itself and the various images on the page represent a separate hit. Each time you visit a web page, it is considered a "Hit".
Are the individual requests a server answers in order to render a single Web page completely. The page document itself and the various images on the page represent a separate hit. Each time you visit a web page, it is considered a "Hit".
Hosting
refers to a computer (or a network of servers) that stores the files of a web site which has web server software running on it, connected to the Internet. Your site is then said to be Hosted.
refers to a computer (or a network of servers) that stores the files of a web site which has web server software running on it, connected to the Internet. Your site is then said to be Hosted.
HTML
HyperText Markup Language is the language used to create webpages. HTML is used to structure information inside tags.
HyperText Markup Language is the language used to create webpages. HTML is used to structure information inside tags.
HTTP
HyperText Transfer Protocol is the protocol used to connect to a web server and transfer files across the internet.
HyperText Transfer Protocol is the protocol used to connect to a web server and transfer files across the internet.
Image Map
An image that has several links geographically mapped onto it.
An image that has several links geographically mapped onto it.
Interactive
A Web page is interactive when it prompts a response from the user or in some way can interact with the user dynamically (eg; filling out a form etc).
A Web page is interactive when it prompts a response from the user or in some way can interact with the user dynamically (eg; filling out a form etc).
Internet
A global network connecting millions of computers.
A global network connecting millions of computers.
IP [Internet Protocol]
The method or protocol by which data is sent from one computer to another on the Internet. Each computer (known as a host) on the Internet has at least one IP address that uniquely identifies it from all other computers on the Internet.
The method or protocol by which data is sent from one computer to another on the Internet. Each computer (known as a host) on the Internet has at least one IP address that uniquely identifies it from all other computers on the Internet.
Javascript
A client-side scripting language developed to help developers create interactive sites.
A client-side scripting language developed to help developers create interactive sites.
JPG / JPEG
The most popular image compression format on the web. The name itself stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group.
The most popular image compression format on the web. The name itself stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group.
Link [Hyperlink]
An element in an electronic document that links to another place in the same document or to an entirely different document. Typically, you click on the hyperlink to follow the link. Hyperlinks are the most essential ingredient of all hypertext systems, including the World Wide Web.
An element in an electronic document that links to another place in the same document or to an entirely different document. Typically, you click on the hyperlink to follow the link. Hyperlinks are the most essential ingredient of all hypertext systems, including the World Wide Web.
Meta Tags
A HTML tag that provides information about the web page. Meta tags may contain information about what the page is about (keywords and description), who wrote the page, when they wrote it and much more. Many search engines use this information when indexing pages.
A HTML tag that provides information about the web page. Meta tags may contain information about what the page is about (keywords and description), who wrote the page, when they wrote it and much more. Many search engines use this information when indexing pages.
Mouseover
A JavaScript element that triggers a change on an item (typically a graphic change, such as making an image or hyperlink appear) in a Web page when the mouse pointer passes over it.
A JavaScript element that triggers a change on an item (typically a graphic change, such as making an image or hyperlink appear) in a Web page when the mouse pointer passes over it.
MySQL
MySQL is the most popular open source database in the world and is most commonly used for web applications.
MySQL is the most popular open source database in the world and is most commonly used for web applications.
Page Rank
One of Google's methods to measure the importance of a web page according to its popularity and links to other websites.
One of Google's methods to measure the importance of a web page according to its popularity and links to other websites.
Perl [Practical Extraction and Report Language]
Perl is a server-side, interpreted language that provides much of the web's interactivity.
Perl is a server-side, interpreted language that provides much of the web's interactivity.
PHP
PHP Hypertext Preprocessor is a server-side scripting language allowing websites to contain dynamic content. Over 20 million domains use PHP making it one of the most popular scripting languages on the web.
PHP Hypertext Preprocessor is a server-side scripting language allowing websites to contain dynamic content. Over 20 million domains use PHP making it one of the most popular scripting languages on the web.
Pixel
Refers to how monitors divide the display screen into thousands or millions of individual dots to display an image. A pixel is one dot.
Refers to how monitors divide the display screen into thousands or millions of individual dots to display an image. A pixel is one dot.
PNG
A lossless image format originally designed to improve upon and replace the gif format.
A lossless image format originally designed to improve upon and replace the gif format.
PPC
Pay Per Click is a marketing program where you can list a series of search phrases and determine your bid price for each phrase in competition with other web sites. The more you bid the higher your placement on the search engine results for that phrase in the list of sponsored listings either at the top or to the right or under the free listings.
Pay Per Click is a marketing program where you can list a series of search phrases and determine your bid price for each phrase in competition with other web sites. The more you bid the higher your placement on the search engine results for that phrase in the list of sponsored listings either at the top or to the right or under the free listings.
Ranking
The number (order of ranking; ie 1 being the highest) that a web site is listed for a specific search term in a specific search engine. Search Engines utilize a ranking algorithm (mathematical formulas, variables, and set of weights) to determine a site's ranking for a particular keyword or keyword phrase.
The number (order of ranking; ie 1 being the highest) that a web site is listed for a specific search term in a specific search engine. Search Engines utilize a ranking algorithm (mathematical formulas, variables, and set of weights) to determine a site's ranking for a particular keyword or keyword phrase.
Reciprocal Link
An agreement between two websites to provide links to each others sites. It can provide visitors with links to other sites of a similar topic. Search engines take the amount of incoming links into consideration when ranking your site.
An agreement between two websites to provide links to each others sites. It can provide visitors with links to other sites of a similar topic. Search engines take the amount of incoming links into consideration when ranking your site.
Resolution
The resolution of an image describes how fine the dots are that make up that image. The more dots, the higher the resolution. When displayed on a monitor, the dots are called pixels. A 640 x 480 screen (resolution) is capable of displaying 640 distinct dots on each of its 480 lines, or about 300,000 pixels.
The resolution of an image describes how fine the dots are that make up that image. The more dots, the higher the resolution. When displayed on a monitor, the dots are called pixels. A 640 x 480 screen (resolution) is capable of displaying 640 distinct dots on each of its 480 lines, or about 300,000 pixels.
Script
A script is an executable list of commands created by a scripting language. Scripts that are executed on a web server (eg; Perl, PHP) are said to be server-side scripts. Scripts that execute on your own home PC (eg; JavaScript) are said to be client-side scripts. Scripts can be embed within HTML to produce a web page with dynamic actions.
A script is an executable list of commands created by a scripting language. Scripts that are executed on a web server (eg; Perl, PHP) are said to be server-side scripts. Scripts that execute on your own home PC (eg; JavaScript) are said to be client-side scripts. Scripts can be embed within HTML to produce a web page with dynamic actions.
Scripting Language
A scripting language is a simple programming language used to write an executable list of commands, called a script. JavaScript, Perl, VBscript are scripting languages rather than general-purpose programming languages.
A scripting language is a simple programming language used to write an executable list of commands, called a script. JavaScript, Perl, VBscript are scripting languages rather than general-purpose programming languages.
Search Engine
A server (computer) or commonly a collection of servers dedicated to indexing internet web pages, storing the results in a giant database and returning lists of pages which match particular searched queries from within its database. The indexes are normally and automatically generated using spiders.
A server (computer) or commonly a collection of servers dedicated to indexing internet web pages, storing the results in a giant database and returning lists of pages which match particular searched queries from within its database. The indexes are normally and automatically generated using spiders.
SEO
Search Engine Optimization is the process of optimising a site to improve the chances of it being ranked higher by a search engine, therefore increasing the amount of visitors to your site.
Search Engine Optimization is the process of optimising a site to improve the chances of it being ranked higher by a search engine, therefore increasing the amount of visitors to your site.
Server
A computer, program or process which responds to requests for information from an user. On the internet, all web pages reside on servers (computers).
A computer, program or process which responds to requests for information from an user. On the internet, all web pages reside on servers (computers).
Spider
A program which fetches webpages to allow them to be indexed by search engines. They crawl through the inernet by following links on a webpage.
A program which fetches webpages to allow them to be indexed by search engines. They crawl through the inernet by following links on a webpage.
SSI [Server-Side Includes]
Tells a server to include information (source from a separate file) in a document before sending it to the browser. A very effective method of producing the same information over many pages as one file can be altered to produce the changes over the many the pages that includes the SSI file.
Tells a server to include information (source from a separate file) in a document before sending it to the browser. A very effective method of producing the same information over many pages as one file can be altered to produce the changes over the many the pages that includes the SSI file.
SSL
Secure Socket Layer is a protocol for transmitting private information across the internet by encrypting the data sent. URL's which use SSL usually start in https://
Secure Socket Layer is a protocol for transmitting private information across the internet by encrypting the data sent. URL's which use SSL usually start in https://
Sub-Domain (Name)
A sub-domain is a domain that is part of a larger domain name. DNS hierarchy consists of the root-level domain at the top, underneath which are the top-level domains, followed by second-level domains and finally sub-domains.
A sub-domain is a domain that is part of a larger domain name. DNS hierarchy consists of the root-level domain at the top, underneath which are the top-level domains, followed by second-level domains and finally sub-domains.
Tag
An HTML tag is a formatting command written into a document that specifies how it should be formatted. A web browser interprets these tags and outputs the intended command (action).
An HTML tag is a formatting command written into a document that specifies how it should be formatted. A web browser interprets these tags and outputs the intended command (action).
Template
HTML templates are skeletal HTML pages with the main content left out. Templates provide an effective solution in creating many pages with an identical look or navigational structure but different content.
HTML templates are skeletal HTML pages with the main content left out. Templates provide an effective solution in creating many pages with an identical look or navigational structure but different content.
Traffic
Similar to a real-world sense of traffic on a road or freeway, traffic in a web-sense is a measurement of the amount of users that visit a Web site.
Similar to a real-world sense of traffic on a road or freeway, traffic in a web-sense is a measurement of the amount of users that visit a Web site.
URI [Uniform Resource Identifier]
The generic term for all types of names and addresses that refer to objects on the World Wide Web. A URL is one kind of URI.
The generic term for all types of names and addresses that refer to objects on the World Wide Web. A URL is one kind of URI.
URL [Uniform Resource Locator]
Each separate page accessible on the Web has a unique address which can by identified by it's URL. The first part of the address (eg; http or ftp etc) indicates what protocol to use, and the second part specifies the IP address or the domain name where the resource is located.
Each separate page accessible on the Web has a unique address which can by identified by it's URL. The first part of the address (eg; http or ftp etc) indicates what protocol to use, and the second part specifies the IP address or the domain name where the resource is located.
Usability
Refers to the level or degree of a page's operating friendliness for the user.
Refers to the level or degree of a page's operating friendliness for the user.
Validation
is a way to make sure that your (HTML) code is compliant with current HTML specifications.
is a way to make sure that your (HTML) code is compliant with current HTML specifications.
Virus
A computer program that can harm a computer by displaying messages, deleting files, or even destroying the computer's operating system.
A computer program that can harm a computer by displaying messages, deleting files, or even destroying the computer's operating system.
W3C [World Wide Web Consortium]
Established in October 1994 to lead the World Wide Web to its full potential by developing common protocols that promote its evolution and ensure its interoperability.
Established in October 1994 to lead the World Wide Web to its full potential by developing common protocols that promote its evolution and ensure its interoperability.
WWW [World Wide Web]
Is a way of accessing information over the medium of the Internet. Browsers, such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are utilized to access the vast collection of interconnected (hyperlinked) documents on the web.
Is a way of accessing information over the medium of the Internet. Browsers, such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are utilized to access the vast collection of interconnected (hyperlinked) documents on the web.
WYSIWYG
What You See Is What You Get
What You See Is What You Get
XHTML
eXtensible HyperText Markup Language is a markup language which builds upon HTML but is a lot stricter and requires code to be syntactically correct. XHTML can be thought of as a mixture of HTML and XML.
eXtensible HyperText Markup Language is a markup language which builds upon HTML but is a lot stricter and requires code to be syntactically correct. XHTML can be thought of as a mixture of HTML and XML.
XML
eXtensible Markup Language provides a text-based means to describe and apply a tree-based structure to information, allowing data to be easily shared across networks and the internet.
eXtensible Markup Language provides a text-based means to describe and apply a tree-based structure to information, allowing data to be easily shared across networks and the internet.
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