Glossary of Internet Terms

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  • Saas
SaaS, short for Software as a Service, refers to a software delivery model where the vendor hosts and manages applications that are made available to customers over the internet. SaaS solutions are typically licensed on a subscription basis and offer customers access to cloud-based software without requiring any hardware or infrastructure investment. Website terms for SaaS solutions lay out the legal framework between vendors and their clients, outlining key policies such as data protection, confidentiality, intellectual property rights, liability limitations, service level agreements (SLAs), termination clauses and payment terms.
  • Search Engine

A search engine is a software program that enables users to search and retrieve information from the internet. Its primary function is to index web pages and other types of content, such as images, videos, and documents. When a user enters a query into the search engine’s interface, it searches through its database for relevant results based on keywords present in the query. The search engine then ranks these results according to their relevance to the query and presents them in order of importance.

  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) refers to the process of optimizing a website’s content and structure in order to increase its visibility and ranking within search engine results pages. This involves analyzing keywords, creating high-quality content, improving website architecture, building quality backlinks, and ensuring that the site is mobile-friendly. SEO has become increasingly important in recent years as more people rely on search engines like Google to find products or services online. 

  • Search Engine Results Page (SERP)
Search Engine Results Page (SERP) is the page that displays a list of results after a user enters a query in a search engine. SERPs are integral to search engines as they provide users with relevant information based on their queries. A typical SERP consists of different types of elements such as organic listings, paid advertisements, featured snippets, knowledge graphs, and more. Organic listings appear below the ads section and are ranked according to their relevance to the user’s query; this ranking is determined by various factors such as the quality and quantity of content on a website, backlinks from other sites, and user engagement metrics.
  • Sitemap
A Sitemap is a file that contains a list of URLs on a website, along with additional metadata about each URL. The primary purpose of a sitemap is to help search engines crawl and index the website’s content more efficiently. By providing search engines with an organized layout of all pages on the site, including those that may not be easily discoverable through traditional navigation methods, sitemaps can improve the visibility and ranking of the site in search results.
  • SSL
SSL, which stands for Secure Sockets Layer, is a security protocol that ensures the encryption of data between a web server and a user’s browser. It works by establishing an encrypted connection between the two parties, creating a secure channel where sensitive information such as credit card numbers or login credentials can be transmitted without being intercepted by third-party entities. SSL certificates are issued to websites that have undergone verification processes to confirm their authenticity and identity, providing users with confidence in the legitimacy of the site they’re visiting.

T

  • Tap to Call
Tap to Call is a call to action for seamless communication with your customers by linking a telephone number as a lik that can be tapped and accessed without the need to add their telephone number manually.
  • TLD (Top-Level Domain)
A TLD (Top-Level Domain) is the highest level of domain name in the hierarchical domain name system. It is represented by the last part of a website’s address, such as .com, .org, or .net. The purpose of TLDs is to categorize websites based on their content and function.
  • Tooltip
A Tooltip is a graphical element that appears when the user hovers over or clicks on an icon, button, or specific piece of text. It provides additional information about the element without requiring the user to navigate away from their current page. To create a Tooltip, developers use HTML and CSS coding languages to specify where it should appear and what information it should contain. Tooltips can be used for various purposes such as providing help texts, explaining abbreviations or acronyms, displaying error messages or warning notifications, and showing image captions among others.

U

  • UI/UX

UI/UX refers to the combination of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design, which are crucial components in creating an effective digital product. UI is concerned with the visual appearance and layout of a website or application, while UX focuses on how users interact with it. A successful UI/UX design should be visually appealing, intuitive to use, and provide a seamless experience for the end-user.

  • URL

A URL, or Uniform Resource Locator, is a unique identifier for a webpage on the internet. It consists of various parts that provide information about the website’s domain name, protocol, and resource path. The first part of the URL specifies which protocol to use to access the page, such as HTTP or HTTPS. The second part identifies the domain name where the page is hosted. 

V

  • Domain
  • Domain Registration