Every Website Word, Explained Plainly.
From your domain name to the server it runs on. 174 terms and step-by-step guides for small business owners who want to understand what they are paying for.
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The website journey in nine stops, from naming it to hosting it.
Domains & DNS
How names like yourbusiness.com work and point to your site.
Domain nameTop-level domainCountry-code TLDSubdomain22 terms →Design & User Experience
Layouts, branding and the choices that turn visitors into customers.
Web designUser experienceUser interfaceWireframe22 terms →Building the Website
HTML, CSS, JavaScript and the tools developers use.
Front endBack endFull stackHTML22 terms →WordPress & Content
How you edit pages, posts and plugins yourself.
Content management systemWordPressPluginPage builder18 terms →Back End & Integrations
Databases, APIs, payments, bookings and CRMs.
Server-side languagePHPDatabaseMySQL16 terms →SEO & Local Search
Getting found on Google, maps and local results.
Search engine optimizationKeywordKeyword researchSearch intent24 terms →Security & Backups
SSL, firewalls, updates and getting back online fast.
SSL/TLS certificateHTTPSCertificate authorityFirewall13 terms →Business Email
Mailboxes on your domain that reach the inbox.
Business emailMailboxEmail forwarderEmail alias12 terms →Hosting & Performance
Servers, speed, uptime and moving your site.
Web hostingShared hostingVPSDedicated server25 terms →How-To Guides.
Practical walkthroughs you can follow today.
How to Choose and Register a Domain Name for Your Business
Pick a short, memorable domain name for your business and register it the right way, with privacy, auto-renew and security settings that protect it for years.
Read the guide →How-toBeginner15 minutes, plus up to 48 hours for changes to spreadHow to Point Your Domain to Your Website (DNS Records Explained)
Connect your domain to your website step by step. Learn when to change nameservers or A and CNAME records, how to do it in cPanel, and how long DNS takes.
Read the guide →How-toBeginner30 minutesHow to Set Up Business Email on Your Own Domain
Create a professional email address like you@yourbusiness.com. Compare cPanel email with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, set MX records, connect devices.
Read the guide →How-toIntermediate30 minutesHow to Set Up SPF, DKIM and DMARC So Your Emails Don’t Land in Spam
Stop business emails landing in spam. Add SPF, DKIM and DMARC records in plain steps, including cPanel’s Email Deliverability tool and a safe DMARC rollout.
Read the guide →How-toBeginner20 minutesHow to Install an SSL Certificate and Force HTTPS
Secure your website with a free SSL certificate and send every visitor to HTTPS. Covers cPanel AutoSSL, the Force HTTPS toggle, WordPress settings and fixes.
Read the guide →How-toBeginner45 minutes, plus up to 5 business days for verificationHow to Set Up and Optimize Your Google Business Profile
Create, verify and optimize your free Google Business Profile so local customers find you on Google Search and Maps. Covers categories, verification, reviews.
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