Web Hosting Glossary

A glossary of definitions for Web Hosting and related terms and phrases. Other definitions may apply in different circumstances but are not included.

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Web Host Manager

Software which allows online administrative access to the back end of cPanel. Gives you complete control of all server settings, services, and accounts.

Abbreviation(s): WHM

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Web Hosts

Providing space on servers for the storage of World Wide Web sites which can be accessed by others through the Internet.

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What You See Is What You Get

Stands for "What You See Is What You Get" and refers to an editor or program that allows a developer to see what the end result will look like while the interface or document is being created.

Abbreviation(s): WYSIWYG

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