Glosssary of Web Terms

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LAN

(Local Area Network) A small computer network within the immediate area, such as your home.

Links

Hypertext connections between websites. Also called hotlinks or hyperlinks.

Linux

An open-source operating system often used on web hosting servers.

Listserv

Discussion groups that allow you to participate via email.

Login

Your account name, used in conjunction with a password, that is needed to gain access to a control panel or website.

Link/Code Checker

An account management tool that will check your web site for errors. It will make sure that all of your links resolve, that all your images display correctly and check your HTML code for any additional errors. A very handy tool for all levels of experience. All DomainIt hosting plans come with a free link/code checker.

Locked Domain

A domain name that is locked can not be transferred to another registrar.

Log Files

Log files are where the server stores information about visits to your site. Log files can be used in conjunction with 3rd party statistics programs in order to investigate your user traffic history.