• HTTP - Hypertext Transfer Protocol. This is simply a network protocol (standard) that is used to display website on your computer
• PHP - programming language used to create dynamic websites. Some vast websites have been writen in this language, e.g. Facebook, Wikipedia or Digg.
• MySQL - a type of databse used to store content of your website
• XHTML - this is a programming language your website is written in. Thanks to this language commands you can browse websites.
• Flash - in simple terms: animation. Flash is a technology that allows designers to create attractive animated content keeping minimal file size.
• Banner - is an online advertisement. Usually placed at the top of a website. Typical banner measurements are 468 x 60 pixels.
• Skyscraper - similar to banner but it's vertical usually sized 120 x 600 pixels.
• Unique user - one individual visiting your website within given period of time.

Glossary

We prepared this page for you to get familiar with some online terms you may come accross.

• Web browser - a piece of software that you use to browse the Internet. The most popular web browsers are: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox (we use it and strongly recommend it), Opera, Safari, Chrome.
• Search engine - online search tool that helps you to find information. The most popular search engines: Google, Yahoo, MSN, Ask.
• Firewall - an application installed on your computer or on the server to block any unauthorised access to your files.
• Spam - unsolicited commercial e-mail message that is delivered to your mailbox
• Virus - a malicious program writen to attack your files. A computer virus infection may result in your files being deleted or your computer system to become unresponsive.