Glossary

Web words, made simple

45 terms you will hear when building a website, brand or ad, explained in one or two lines.

A/B testBusiness
A test that shows two versions of a page to different visitors to see which performs better. Change one thing at a time to learn from it. Learn more
AccessibilityWebsites
Designing a site so people with disabilities can use it, with readable text, good contrast and labelled images. It also makes the site better for everyone. Learn more
Alt textSEO
A short written description of an image. It helps screen reader users and gives search engines context.
AnalyticsBusiness
Tools that show how many people visit your site, where they come from and what they do. They help you decide what to improve.
Aspect ratioSocial & Video
The width-to-height shape of a video or image, such as 16:9 or 9:16. Each platform has its preferred shape. Learn more
B-rollSocial & Video
Extra footage that covers the main shot, like close-ups of your work. It keeps a video interesting and hides cuts. Learn more
Bounce rateBusiness
The share of visitors who leave after seeing only one page. A high rate can mean the page loads slowly or doesn't match what people expected. Learn more
Brand kitBranding
A set of your logo files, colors, fonts and rules for using them. It keeps everything you publish looking consistent. Learn more
CacheWebsites
A saved copy of a page or file that loads faster the next time. It speeds up repeat visits. Learn more
CDNWebsites
A content delivery network keeps copies of your site on servers around the world. Visitors get files from a nearby one, so pages load faster. Learn more
CheckoutBusiness
The final steps where a customer enters details and pays. A short, clear checkout means fewer abandoned carts. Learn more
CMSWebsites
A content management system lets you edit text, images and pages without writing code. WordPress and Shopify are common examples. Learn more
Color paletteBranding
The small set of colors your brand uses everywhere. A tight palette makes your brand easy to recognize. Learn more
Conversion rateBusiness
The share of visitors who take the action you want, such as buying or sending a message. A clear page and offer usually help it. Learn more
CopywritingBusiness
Writing the words on your site and ads so people understand and act. Good copy is clear, short and speaks to the customer. Learn more
Core Web VitalsSEO
Google's measures of how fast a page loads, how stable it looks and how quickly it responds. They describe the real experience on your site. Learn more
CTABusiness
A call to action is the button or line that asks visitors to do one thing, like Book now or Get a quote. Each page should have a clear one. Learn more
DNSWebsites
The system that links your domain name to the server hosting your site. Changes to it can take a few hours to spread. Learn more
DomainWebsites
Your website's address, like yourbusiness.com. You register it once a year, and you should own it in your own name. Learn more
FaviconBranding
The tiny icon shown in the browser tab next to your page title. It helps people spot your site among many tabs.
glTF3D
An open file format for 3D models on the web, often called the JPEG of 3D. It loads quickly in browsers.
Google Business ProfileSEO
Your free listing on Google Search and Maps, with hours, photos, reviews and contact details. It matters most for local businesses. Learn more
HostingWebsites
The service that stores your website files and serves them to visitors. Good hosting keeps your site fast and online. Learn more
KeywordSEO
A word or phrase people type into a search engine. Good pages use the words your customers actually use. Learn more
Landing pageWebsites
A page built for one goal, like booking a call or buying one product. It leaves out distractions so the visitor can act. Learn more
Local SEOSEO
SEO focused on people searching near you, like barber near me. It relies on your Google Business Profile, reviews and consistent contact details. Learn more
Meta descriptionSEO
The short summary under your page title in search results. It doesn't set your ranking, but a clear one can earn more clicks. Learn more
MockupBranding
A realistic preview of a design on a screen, sign, package or product. It lets you judge the look before anything is built or printed. Learn more
Motion graphicsSocial & Video
Animated text, shapes and logos used in video. They add polish and help explain ideas simply. Learn more
Page speedSEO
How quickly your page appears and becomes usable. Slow pages lose visitors, so large images are the usual cause. Learn more
PixelBusiness
A small snippet of code from an ad platform that tracks visits and actions on your site. It helps measure ads and reach people who visited.
ReelSocial & Video
A short vertical video made for Instagram, Facebook or TikTok. Reels are a quick way to show your work and reach new people. Learn more
Render3D
The final image or video produced from a 3D scene. Renders can show products or spaces before they exist. Learn more
Responsive designWebsites
A layout that adjusts to any screen, from phone to desktop. Most visitors use phones, so it is a basic requirement. Learn more
SEOSEO
Search engine optimization is the work of making your site easier for search engines to understand and for people to find. It takes time and no one can promise rankings. Learn more
ShopifyWebsites
A popular platform for running an online store, with payments and shipping tools built in. It suits most small shops. Learn more
SitemapSEO
A file that lists the pages on your site so search engines can find them. Most website builders create one for you.
SSLWebsites
A certificate that encrypts the connection between your site and its visitors. It shows the padlock and https in the browser, and visitors expect it.
Turntable3D
A 3D animation where an object spins slowly so viewers can see every side. It is popular for product showcases. Learn more
TypographyBranding
The choice and arrangement of fonts. It shapes how readable and professional your brand feels. Learn more
UIWebsites
User interface is what people see and tap: buttons, menus, colors and layout. It is the visual side of UX. Learn more
UXWebsites
User experience is how easy and pleasant it is to use your site. Good UX means people find things and finish tasks without effort. Learn more
VectorBranding
A graphic made from shapes and lines that can be scaled to any size without losing sharpness. Logos should always have a vector version. Learn more
WireframeWebsites
A simple black-and-white sketch of a page's layout. It settles structure before colors and images are added. Learn more

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