Let yourself a custom website If you are building by Best4u, you may encounter many terms you haven't heard of before. Our team members are so seasoned in the field of web development that they have no problem explaining the concepts to you.
But since we can also imagine that you would like some input before joining us at the table, Best4u covers 10 terms in this week's blog that are handy to know!
Above the Fold
The English term for 'above the fold'. You can essentially view this as the section presented before you start scrolling on a website. Important elements are often listed here.
Back- and frontend
The back-end and front-end are the parts that are displayed on the front and back-end of a website. The back-end is only visible to the administrators of a website.
CMS
Abbreviation for Content Management System. In this system, you can give shape to the website by adding landing pages. WordPress is an example of a CMS.
CSS
CSS is an abbreviation for Cascading Style Sheets and should not be confused with a CMS. This is, just like PHP and JavaScript, a programming language.
FTP
FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. This element makes it easier to transfer files from server to server.
Hosting
Hosting is a service you need to use to run a website. You can view this as a kind of repository where all your content (such as images and videos) is stored.
Sitemap
The sitemap is a collection of all pages listed on your website. This overview is often presented in the footer of a website.
SSL certificate
The SSL certificate ensures that another person's computer can connect to your website securely. It is also fully referred to as a Secure Sockets Layer.
UX
UX is an abbreviation for User Experience. This concept focuses on everything related to the user experience. The goal of UX is to make the user experience as positive as possible.
wireframe
Brief overview of what a website should look like. The wireframe usually focuses on four elements: structure, layout, navigation, and functionality.