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Glossary of terms and definitions for IT (Information Technology), the Internet and cyber security.
This glossary provides more than 480 clear and concise definitions of commonly used terms in the fields of information technology, the internet, and cyber security. It is designed to support users of all levels in understanding key concepts, technical jargon, and acronyms frequently encountered across digital platforms and security-related discussions. Whether you are a business owner, student, professional, or simply interested in the digital landscape, this resource aims to enhance your knowledge and confidence in navigating the ever-evolving world of technology.
A web page is a single document on the internet written in HTML and viewed in a browser, forming part of a website.
Example: The web page displayed details about upcoming community events in Brisbane.
See also: Website
A HTTP status code indicating that the requested web page could not be found on the server.
Example: When trying to visit a removed blog post, the user received a 404 Error page.
The Address Bar is the text field in a web browser, usually near the top, where users enter a website's URL to navigate to a specific web page.
Example: The user typed www.digitaldreams.com.au into the address bar to access the Digital Dreams website.
See also: Browser
A form of online advertising displayed as a rectangular graphic at the top, bottom, or side of a web page.
Example: A banner ad for travel deals appeared at the top of the news website.
A saved link to a web page for easy access later.
Example: He added a bookmark to his university's library catalogue.
A document or web page that lists and answers common queries on a specific subject to assist users.
Example: The website had an FAQ section to help new users.
The first web page a visitor arrives at after clicking a link from an ad, email, or search engine result, often focused on a single objective or message.
Example: The company created a landing page to promote its EOFY sale.
Meta Tags are HTML tags in a web page's head section that provide metadata such as descriptions and keywords for search engines.
Example: The web developer added meta tags to improve the site's visibility in search engine results.
A Page View is a metric that counts each time a web page is loaded or reloaded in a browser, used to measure website traffic and user engagement.
Example: The business website received over 5,000 page views during the first week of its new campaign.