Alphabet Soup: Moving Beyond Acronyms Pt. 2
It is extremely helpful if the client has some idea of what the designer is talking about, as both can communicate more clearly.
Alphabet Soup: Moving Beyond Acronyms
If you’ve never worked with a web design company before, on first meeting them you may hear a dizzying array of terminology and acronyms.
Speaking Their Language: Web Designer Acronyms Part 2
The web has a language all its own, and while these terms and acronyms may be second nature to those in the industry, they can seem like a load of gobbledygook for average folks.
You Have Mail: Setting Up Mail Servers
When launching a new website, you may have set up a new domain to go along with it. You’ll probably want email addresses in that domain as well. Setting up email involves setting up MX (Mail Exchange) records.
Names! A-NAMES, C-NAMES, & Sub-Domains
There are many different ways to set up name servers for your website, and many different terms that may need some explanation. These three terms pop up often – be sure to be familiar.
DNS: A Beginner’s Guide to How Your Website Is Reached
Your web designer and/or developer will throw around a lot of acronyms. One of the most important is DNS. DNS, or “domain name system” is a fundamental part of the internet, hence an important part of any web site project.
Speaking Their Language: Understanding Your Web Designer
Here are some of the more common acronyms and terms you’ll hear along with simple explanations for what they mean.