There are lot of internet buzz words today which you may have heard while have a discussion with some of technical person or read over in articles such as E-commerce, payment gateway SEO etc but what exactly these refer to. just to make it more easy for you we have summarized few of most common Internet user’s jargon.

Ajax – Referred as Asynchronous JavaScript and XML is a compilation of numerous programming tools used together to create interactive web applications. Ajax is used on web applications to process user requests immediately. Ajax allows data to be retrieved from the server without reloading the entire web page. As it works in backgroud of website, it helps in enhancing performance, speed and functionality which ultimately increases usability.

B2B – short for business-to-business e-commerce refers to commerce that is conducted between companies instead of between companies and individuals, There is another term for such business ie. B2C.

Bandwidth – is measured in bits per second and is the amount of data that can be sent over a network connection in a period of time. The bandwidth that is used on a server denotes the amount of traffic that is transmitted from the website.

CMS – short for content management system allows a website owner to change information on their website using a password protected administrative panel. CMSs can be premade or custom using PHP, ASP and Coldfusion.

Content management – is a general term used for processing content. Catalog data is an example of content managed information because it is frequently updated and information can be stored, controlled, edited and managed in an organized manner.

CSS – short for Cascading Style Sheet is a set of rules for how a website or web page is formatted. Networkers specialize in CSS based designs

Data Migration – the transfer or movement of data from one database to another database. Data migration can also occur with software or hardware moving data from one version to another without the loss of information.

Dynamic Content– when used in computer terms means capable of action or change. Dynamic information can be changed automatically based on database or user information.

E-commerce – is Internet facilitated commerce of goods and services. Online stores that sell products or services on the Internet are also known as E-commerce websites. Contact us today to discuss your E-commerce website.

HTML – short for Hyper Text Markup Language is the most basic web language. HTML consists of instructions to tell the browser how to see the page. HTML instructions include: text size, color, background, image placement and margins. HTML lacks interactivity and other scripting languages are embedded within HTML instructions.

Meta Tag – are important information search engines look for about a page and involve code placed in the tags of a website. Meta Tags are the page definitions of a website. The most important Meta Tags are Title, Description and Keyword tags. Although this information is not displayed on a web page, it is an important factor in how search engines rank a website.

Online Marketing – is a combination of tactics and techniques performed to increase website traffic and search engine rankings. Online marketing is also commonly referred to as Search Marketing and Search Engine Marketing. .

Phishing – Is the act of attempting to acquire sensitive information using fraudulent tactics. Typically phishers falsely claim to be a trustworthy entity such as a bank or payment companies (such as PayPal or eBay) in e-mails or instant messaging and direct people to their illegitimate website. Sensitive information that is commonly phished includes: usernames, passwords and even credit card information. All of the sensitive information that is gathered in phishing can be used for identity theft.

Plug In – is an application that is installed as part of a Web browser. Plug-Ins offer additional features to a web browser that can be used to support information like sound and video.

Podcasting – is a series of digital media files that can be viewed or heard on the Internet and downloaded on a computer or MP3 player. Podcasts are typically updated frequently so Internet users can download at their own leisure.

RSS feeds – or Really Simple Syndication as it stands for is used for notifying users of website content updates. RSS feeds are typically used on websites that frequently update their content such as blogs and podcasts to keep their registered users up to date on any changes or new information.

Scalability – is a term that refers to the ability of a system whether it be software, hardware or even a website to adapt to increased demands. A properly built website is scalable and will be built based on the company’s current needs while keeping in mind future company needs.

SEO – short for Search Engine Optimization is when a website is created with the specific purpose of showing up high in search engine results when specific keywords are looked up. SEO websites are designed and built around known search engine algorithms the search engines use to rank websites for certain keywords.

Social bookmarking – allows Internet users to store, organize, search and manage bookmarks of web pages. Users of social bookmarking websites can view other user’s bookmarks and share their bookmarks with users. Registered users can view bookmarks by category or tags working like a search engine. Popular Social Bookmarking websites include: Deli.cio.us and Stumble Upon.

Static Content – when used in computer terms means fixed content or information that does not change.

Tagging – is the practice of attaching descriptive labels to online content. Tags allow users to search or browse website content more effectively.

Webinar – or web conference is a seminar offered by a company that is conducted live on the Internet. Each webinar participant joins other participants on the Internet either by a downloaded application or a web-based application.

Hope we have been able to summarize most common internet terms.

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