Website Cost Glossary
Plain-English definitions of web development terms, pricing concepts, and industry jargon.
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CMS (Content Management System)
Software that lets you create and manage website content without coding.
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CDN (Content Delivery Network)
A distributed network of servers that speeds up website loading globally.
D
Domain Name
Your website's address on the internet (e.g., yourcompany.com).
H
Web Hosting
The service that stores your website files and makes them accessible online.
R
Responsive Design
A website design approach that automatically adjusts layout for any screen size.
S
SSL Certificate
Security technology that encrypts data between your website and visitors.
S
SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
The practice of improving your website's visibility in search engine results.
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VPS (Virtual Private Server)
A virtualized hosting environment with dedicated resources, between shared and dedicated hosting.
W
WordPress
The most popular CMS, powering over 40% of all websites worldwide.
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Website Builder
A drag-and-drop tool for creating websites without coding, like Wix or Squarespace.