Website Design Dictionary

Clear definitions of common words and phrases used in connection with website design. Look up words or jargon used by your web designer.

Frontend

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The user-facing part of a website or application that users interact with directly.

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Front-End Development

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The process of designing and implementing the user interface and user experience of [...]

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Form Validation

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The process of verifying user input in web forms to ensure it meets [...]

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Footer

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The bottom section of a webpage containing supplementary information, links, or navigation.

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Flat Design

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A minimalist design approach that emphasises simplicity, clean lines, and flat, two-dimensional elements.

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Firewall Protection

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Security measures implemented to prevent unauthorised access to a website or server by [...]

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Firewall

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A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic, [...]

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File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

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A standard network protocol used to transfer files between a client and a [...]

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File Compression

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The process of reducing the size of files to save storage space and [...]

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Featured Image

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An image chosen to represent a webpage or post when shared on social [...]

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