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.

API Integration

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The process of incorporating external APIs into a website or application to access [...]

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API (Application Programming Interface)

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A set of rules and protocols for building and interacting with software applications. [...]

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Animation

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Moving images or visual effects added to a website to enhance user experience.

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Anchor Text

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Clickable text in a hyperlink that provides context about the linked content. Or [...]

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Alt Text

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Short for alternative text. Descriptive text added to images on a website for [...]

Alt Text2024-03-19T12:41:20+00:00

Admin Panel

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An interface that allows administrators to manage and control the content and settings [...]

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Accessibility

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The design and implementation of websites to ensure they are usable by people [...]

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Above the Fold

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Content that appears on a webpage without the need for scrolling.

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404 Error Page

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A webpage displayed when a server cannot find the requested page. It usually [...]

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301 Redirect

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A redirect response status code indicating that the requested resource has been permanently [...]

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