WordPress Glossery

Database

In computing terms, this is software used to manage information in an organized fashion. WordPress uses MySQL or Maria DB relational databases management system for storing and retrieving the content of your website/blog such as comments and posts etc.

Default Theme

Every installation of wordpress has a default theme.



Plug in

This is a group of php functions that extend the functionality and features of your website/blog.

Domain Name

This is a name used for identification purposes on the internet. In WordPress, it usually identifies a server where wordpress is installed.

Footer

This is a horizontal area provided by a theme for displaying information other than the main content of the webpage. Footer areas are usually contain widgets that an administrator/user of the site can customize at the bottom of the homepage., includes information such as copyright notices, the theme, and hosting information.

Widgets

This is a self -contained area of a web page that performs a specific function. For example, you can use it to display your twitter/facebook or instagram feed.

Tagline

A tagline is a catchy phrase that describes the character or the attributes of the blog/website in a brief, concise manner. Think of it as the slogan, or catchline for a blog.

Link/hyperlink

This is a word or group of words that, when clicked on, take you to another website, web page, or even an image.

Permalink

A unique URL, or site address, for a specific page or post on your site.

HTML

This stands for hypertext markup language. It is the standard language with which all web pages are built.

CSS

CSS stands for “Cascading Style Sheets.” CSS is a language that’s used to control the layout and appearance of websites.

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