Glossary

Glossary of Common Terms

A. Web Development Terms

1. Domain Name:
   • The address of your website that people type in their browser to access it (e.g., www.lowkeygrfx.com).
2. Hosting:
   • A service that stores your website files and makes them accessible on the internet.
3. CMS (Content Management System):
   • Software that allows you to manage your website content without coding (e.g., WordPress).
4. SSL Certificate:
   • A security certificate that encrypts data between your website and visitors, indicated by “https” and a padlock icon.
5. Responsive Design:
   • A design approach that ensures your website looks good on all devices (desktops, tablets, smartphones).
6. SEO (Search Engine Optimization):
   • Techniques used to make your website more visible in search engine results.
7. Wireframe:
   • A basic visual guide used to suggest the layout and structure of a website before actual design work begins.

B. Graphic Design Terms

1. Logo:
   • A symbol or graphic mark representing a company or brand.
2. Branding:
   • The visual identity of a company, including logos, colors, fonts, and other elements.
3. Mockup:
   • A visual representation of a design as it will appear in its final form.
4. Vector Graphics:
   • Scalable graphics that retain quality at any size, typically used for logos and illustrations (e.g., AI, SVG files).
5. Raster Graphics:
   • Graphics made up of pixels, which can lose quality when resized (e.g., JPEG, PNG files).
6. Typography:
   • The art and technique of arranging text in a visually appealing way.

C. General Terms

1. Revision:
   • Changes or edits made to a design or website after receiving feedback.
2. Project Scope:
   • The detailed description of the work to be done, including deliverables and timelines.
3. Deliverables:
   • The final products or files provided to the client at the end of a project.