Glossary of Common Terms

A domain name is the web address people type into their browser to visit a website.

It’s the human-friendly version of an IP address (which is a string of numbers that identifies a computer on the internet). Instead of remembering something like 192.168.1.1, you can use a name like: sitedrawer.com

You register domain names through services called domain registrars (like GoDaddy, Namecheap etc.).

Once registered, you can point the domain to your hosting provider so that visitors who type in your domain are shown your website.

Website hosting is the service that stores your website's files and makes them available to people on the internet.

When someone types your domain name (like sitedrawer.com) into their browser, your hosting provider delivers the content of your site—text, images, code—from a web server so it appears on their screen.

Good hosting means:

• Your website loads quickly
• It’s always available (reliable uptime)
• It stays secure and protected from attacks

With SiteDrawer, hosting is included for 36 months—so you don’t need to worry about setting anything up yourself. It’s fast, secure, and optimized for WordPress websites.

It encrypts the connection between your site and the people visiting it—so that any information they enter (like names, emails, or passwords) stays private and secure.

When a site has an SSL certificate installed, you'll see:

• A padlock icon in the browser
• A web address that starts with https:// instead of just http://

https://sitedrawer.com = Secure

http://example.com = Not secure

Every modern website should have SSL, even if you’re not collecting sensitive data.

With SiteDrawer, you don’t need to worry about setting it up. All hosted sites include a free SSL certificate by default, so your site is secure from day one.

Search Engine Optimization is the process of improving your website so that it appears higher in search results on platforms like Google, Bing, or DuckDuckGo.

The goal of SEO is simple:

Help more people find your website when they search for things related to your business.

When someone types a question or phrase into Google (like “best plumber in Victoria” or “affordable business website”), the search engine tries to show them the most relevant, trustworthy, and helpful results.

If your site is well-optimized, it’s more likely to show up at the top, bringing you more traffic, leads, and customers.

Every SiteDrawer website is:

• Built with clean code that search engines can read
• Optimized for fast loading and mobile use
• Structured with SEO-friendly titles and tags
• Ready for Google to index and rank

Navigation refers to the way visitors move through your website and how they find the information they’re looking for.

In simple terms, it’s the menu system of your website.

Common Types of Navigation

Main Menu (Primary Navigation):
Usually at the top of every page. Includes links to the most important pages like Home, About, Services, and Contact.

Footer Navigation:
A secondary menu at the bottom of your site. Often includes links to privacy policies, terms of service, social media, or other utility pages.

Dropdown Menus:
Menus that expand to show sub-pages when you hover or click useful for grouping related content.

Sidebar or Mobile Menus:
Used on smaller screens or in specific layouts to help users browse through categories or sections.

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