Glossary of Internet and Design Terms

Glossary of Internet and Design Terms
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Backlinks

Incoming links from one website to another.

Bandwidth

The amount of data sent through a connection, measured in bits-per-second (bps.)

Websites are often limited in how much Bandwidth they use on a monthly basis, so it's important to keep all files as small as possible.

Banner Ads

Adverts on a webpage that generate revenue for the site owner. Formatted horizontally, as opposed to a Skyscraper which is vertical.

Baseline

The bottom line on which all letters sit.

Bevel

The highlight and contrasting shadows giving an image or type a raised appearance.

Blacklist

A list of untrusted email addresses. Any emails sent from a blacklist will be ignored completely and deleted before hitting an email inbox.

Bleed

Print that extends beyond the edge of a page and is trimmed to ensure coverage to the very edge.

Blog

Originally called 'Web Logs', blogs started life as personal online diaries, but have now evolved to encompass any website that publishes niche news content on a daily basis, normally run by one person.

BMP

The file extension for Bitmap image files.

Bookmarks

Website links saved in a browser for easy reference later. Also known as Favourites.

Bots

Software that runs automated, repetitive tasks on servers.

Bounce Rate

The number of people who visit a website page then leave without going any deeper.

Browser

A programme that allows viewing of pages on the internet.

Byte

A unit of storage for data. A single character made up of eight bits.

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