anatomy of a website
defined:
1. Browser: This is how you get online. We check across platforms for common errors in Internet Explorer (Windows Browser), Firefox, Safari (Apple’s Browser) as well as Netscape.
2. Domain Name: Your Website Name. For example YOURCOMPANY.com While .com is the most common extension you may also choose from .net .org or .tv Make your URL as unique and memorable as possible to attract the most attention.
3. Links: How to get around your site. The links you put up will help guide your customers around your site or onto other sites of your choosing.
4. Flash: If it moves, spins or dances on your screen it is most likely been built with Adobe Flash. These are different from movies because they are small and interactive pieces integrated into your site. Having Flash will help you get your message across simply and effectively.
other common terms:
URL: Uniform Resource Locator this specifies your domain name as in http://www.YOURCOMPANY.com
Host: This is the storage space for your whole website. Consider it like renting an apartment. As long as you keep renting it is yours to keep and fix up as you please.
Home Page: The first page that is seen when users log onto your website.
E-Commerce: The ability to purchase services or merchandise from your site.
Meta Tags: Keywords that are used to find your website.
Search Engine: How your customers find your website among your competitors. Google, Yahoo are the leaders in this field
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