Glossary
An incomprehensive encyclopedia of technology and design.
Every industry has its jargon. Here's what all of it actually means, in plain language, so you can make better decisions about your website.
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GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
GDPR is a comprehensive data protection law in the European Union that regulates how organizations collect, process, and store personal data, requiring explicit consent and... Read more →
General Magic
General Magic was a smartphone and mobile internet company founded in 1990 by former Apple employees who created personal communicator devices with touchscreens, email, wireless... Read more →
Geocities
GeoCities was a free web hosting service launched in 1994 that allowed users to create personal websites organized into themed "neighborhoods" like Hollywood, SunsetStrip, and... Read more →
Geographic Targeting
Geographic targeting involves configuring websites and campaigns to serve content specifically to users in defined geographic locations, using various technical and strategic methods to reach... Read more →
GIF Format Evolution
The Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) was created by CompuServe in 1987 as a simple image format that supported animation and became one of the web's... Read more →
GitHub
# GitHub Where code lives. Version control, collaboration, and the world’s largest repository of software projects. — ## What It Does – **Repositories** — Version-controlled... Read more →
Go.com
Go.com was Disney's attempt to create a comprehensive web portal that would combine search, content, and e-commerce around Disney's entertainment properties. Launched in 1998 with... Read more →
Google Ads
Google Ads is Google's online advertising platform that allows businesses to display ads on Google search results, YouTube, Gmail, and partner websites through various campaign... Read more →
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a free web analytics platform that tracks and reports website traffic, user behavior, conversions, and various performance metrics to help understand audience... Read more →
Google Business Profile
Google Business Profile is a free tool that allows businesses to manage their online presence across Google Search and Google Maps by providing business information,... Read more →
Google Calendar
# Google Calendar Google’s scheduling tool. Where meetings happen, deadlines live, and time gets carved into blocks. — ## What It Does – **Events** —... Read more →
Google Drive
# Google Drive Google’s cloud storage. Docs, Sheets, Slides, and all the files your team creates and shares. — ## What It Does – **File... Read more →
Google Maps SEO
Google Maps SEO involves optimizing business information and online presence to improve visibility and rankings within Google Maps search results and location-based queries. Why Google... Read more →
Google Search Console
Google Search Console is a free tool provided by Google that helps website owners monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot their site's presence in Google search results,... Read more →
Google Shopping
Google Shopping is a service that allows users to search and compare products from online retailers, displaying product listings with images, prices, and store information... Read more →
Google Tag Manager
Google Tag Manager is a free tag management system that allows marketers to add and update measurement codes and related code fragments (tags) on websites... Read more →
Guest Posting
Guest posting is a content marketing and link building strategy where you write and publish articles on other websites in exchange for backlinks, brand exposure,... Read more →
Guestbooks
Guestbooks were interactive webpage features that allowed visitors to leave public messages, comments, or signatures for the website owner and other visitors to read. Guestbooks... Read more →