New to websites? No problem. This guide explains the most common web terms in plain, simple English — no tech background needed.
The terms you'll hear most often when building and managing a website.
Your website's address on the internet — like yourbusiness.com. You register a domain through a domain registrar and point it to your website.
The service that stores your website's files and makes them available online 24/7. Think of it like renting space on a computer that's always on. Vibe Otter handles hosting for you.
The padlock icon you see in your browser's address bar. It means the connection to your site is secure and encrypted. Vibe Otter includes SSL on all sites automatically.
Search Engine Optimization — the practice of making your site show up higher in Google search results. Things like page titles, descriptions, and content quality all affect your SEO.
Content Management System — a tool that lets you edit your website without writing code. Vibe Otter's AI chat is your CMS. Just describe what you want changed.
A website that automatically adjusts its layout to look great on any screen size — desktop, tablet, or phone. All Vibe Otter sites are fully responsive by default.
Domain Name System — the internet's address book. When you connect a custom domain to your Vibe Otter site, you update your DNS settings to point to your site.
Data about how people use your website — how many visitors you get, where they come from, which pages they visit, and how long they stay.
Publishing your website so it's live on the internet for everyone to see. In Vibe Otter, your site is deployed automatically whenever you make changes.
Our support team is always happy to explain anything in plain English. Just reach out.
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