Glossary

Glossary for websites, WordPress and digital projects.

This glossary collects topics that regularly come up in website, WordPress, performance, hosting and project conversations. Each article explains one term clearly and shows what matters in practice.

Glossary

Glossary articles at a glance.

The entries are structured as individual question-and-answer articles so every topic can be explained clearly, cross-linked and marked up with structured data.

What is a MySQL database?

Learn more about the MySQL database and its benefits in web applications. This encyclopedia entry also explains typical areas of application and use, you gain a…

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What is a permalink?

A permalink is a permanent URL that points to a specific website. Learn why permalinks are important for SEO and how to customize them in WordPress...

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What is a PHP?

Learn what PHP is, how it is used in web development, its use cases, how to work with databases and the future of this server-side scripting language.

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What is a pingback?

A pingback is an automatic notification and linking of two websites, ideal for blog networks. Learn more about features, advantages and disadvantages of…

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What is a plugin?

A plugin is a software component for extending existing applications. Find out how plugins are used for online marketing and what to consider when choosing...

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What is a PNG image?

Understand what a PNG image is, its characteristics and advantages over other image formats such as JPEG and GIF, and in which areas PNG is best suited.

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What is a Prototype?

A prototype is a draft of a concept, idea, or product for evaluation and troubleshooting. Learn more about the different types of prototypes and…

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What is a Sales Funnel?

A sales funnel describes the path of a potential customer from the first contact to the completion of the purchase. Find out more about the phases and optimization of the sales funnel in…

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