Read on to ensure that your next conversation with your sales rep, account rep, or tech support effectively conveys your Web needs or gets your problem solved quickly.
Design
Web design consists of the visual elements of a website. These
include the colors, fonts, banner images, general layout, and so on. These elements
are consistent across every page. Think of Web design as the
frame, or template, where you place your content.
Content
Web content consists of everything not included in Web design such
as text or images in sections (pages) and the labels and organization of navigation
menus. Content can, and typically should, be different on each page of your
website.
Content Management System (CMS)
The Content Management System (CMS) is where you make changes to
your website content. You can manage every aspect here, from creating new sections,
to adding new text, to uploading documents, to removing outdated information. This area is also commonly referred to as the Administrative Dashboard, or simply Admin. The changes
you make here will be instantly updated on your live site.
Live Site
Live Site
The live site is the website that
visitors see. It takes all of the content
you create in the Admin and displays
it according your website design template.
Navigation Menu
This is where the names of all of your sections (pages) are displayed
in an organized manner. It will allow your site visitors to efficiently move
between sections and easily access the information they need. The navigation menu
can be displayed horizontally, vertically or both but must be consistent throughout the site.
Section (Page)
Section (Page)
A section can also be referred to as a page as it is one
individual "page" of content on your website. As you develop the content of your website you will create many new sections. Each section should
focus on one type of content, for example, a section that only has Minutes & Agendas or another that only has Police Department information.
Site URL/Domain
This is your website
address. It will most likely look similar to www.anytownusa.com but
can be customized to an extent.
Homepage
The homepage is the introductory page (section) of a website and is typically the main page a visitor will find when
navigating from a search engine. The homepage is used to facilitate navigation
to other (interior) pages on the site by way of the navigation menus, quick
links, promotions, and other elements.
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