This is an introductory glossary of web terms. Familiarity with these terms will empower you in your web production experience.
Content Management System (Web version)
A program that allows control over the text, style, and structure of a website.
Additional Reading: Content Management
Cross Browser Compatibility
A website that supports all versions of all browsers, and delivers the same user experience regardless of the technology used.
Additional Reading: Browser Compatibility
Domain
The name people use to access your website, for example www.justasimplesite.com
Additional Reading: Domain Names
Web Host
A company that provides space on their servers to store your web pages for display to the public.
Additional Reading: Web Hosting
Standards Compliance
Adherence to formal standards and technical specifications for producing web sites.
Additional Reading: Web Standards Compliance
Usability
A degree of clarity to the structure of information presented via a web site.
Additional Reading: Web Usability
Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
WAI: Strategies, guidelines, resources to make the Web accessible to people with disabilities.
Additional Reading: W3 Web Accessibility Initiative
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