When building your first website, you will often encounter technical terms. You don't need to memorize this list; just refer back to it whenever you come across a term you don't recognize.
Each term includes a simple explanation and where you will encounter it within Kanorio.
| Term | Simple Explanation | Where to find it in Kanorio |
|---|---|---|
| Website | All pages and content accessible via a URL. | The object you select, edit, and publish from your dashboard. |
| Page | A single content page on your site, such as Home, About, or Services. | Managed within the "Pages" feature in the editor. |
| Homepage | The main page visitors see first after entering your URL. | Free plans allow 1 public page, which is your homepage. |
| Module | A content block on your page, like a building block. | Hero sections, text-image blocks, FAQs, headers, and footers are all modules. |
| Layout | The arrangement of a module, such as image on the left, text on the right. | Switched within the edit panel of certain modules. |
| Term | Simple Explanation | Where to find it in Kanorio |
|---|---|---|
| Editor | The workspace for modifying your website content. | Access via the dashboard. |
| Topbar | The main tool row at the top of the editor screen. | Used to add modules, manage pages, open settings, and publish. |
| Edit Panel | The settings area that appears after clicking content to change text, images, or links. | Opens after clicking a module in the central preview. |
| Device Preview | Simulating how your site looks on desktop, tablet, and mobile. | The device toggle in the editor toolbar. |
| AI | Tools that help generate website drafts or copy based on your input. | Website setup, AI page generation, module generation, and AI writing. |
| Term | Simple Explanation | Where to find it in Kanorio |
|---|---|---|
| URL | The full address of a webpage, e.g., https://yourbrand.com/about. | Used when sharing your site, setting button links, or checking public pages. |
| Domain | The main address of your website, e.g., yourbrand.com. | Used when purchasing or connecting your own domain. |
| Subdomain | A name added before the main domain, e.g., mellowcoffee.kanorio.com. | The free URL set during your first publish. |
| Custom Domain | A domain you own and connect to Kanorio. | Can be connected in publish settings for Pro or Business plans. |
| Term | Simple Explanation | Where to find it in Kanorio |
|---|---|---|
| SEO | Practices to help search engines like Google understand and index your site. | Page SEO, title, description, and Sitemap settings. |
| Meta Title | The page title often displayed in search results and browser tabs. | Individually adjustable in Page SEO settings. |
| Meta Description | A short summary text below the title in search results. | Individually adjustable in Page SEO settings. |
| Open Graph (OG) | Data used to determine the title, description, and preview image when sharing on social media. | Adjustable in Page SEO settings. |
| Sitemap | A list of your site pages for search engines, not for human visitors. | Can be submitted to Google Search Console after publishing. |
| Term | Simple Explanation | Where to find it in Kanorio |
|---|---|---|
| SaaS | Software services used directly via the web without local installation or server maintenance. | Kanorio's service model. |
| Passwordless | Logging in via Google or Email verification instead of a traditional password. | Kanorio login page. |
| OTP | A numeric verification code that can only be used once for a short time. | The 6-digit code in your email login message. |
| Magic Link | A one-time link that logs you in when clicked. | A quick login method provided in some email login messages. |
| OAuth | An authorization method allowing you to securely log in to services using your Google account. | Operates in the background when clicking "Sign in with Google." |
| Term | Simple Explanation | Where to find it in Kanorio |
|---|---|---|
| Online Store | Features for displaying and selling products or services on your site. | Store features in the backend. |
| Digital Product | Products delivered as files, content, or online access after purchase. | Created when setting up products and viewing customer records. |
| Product Catalog | An e-commerce module listing multiple products for easy browsing. | Store category in the editor; see . |
| Quick Buy | A purchase panel that opens when clicking a product in the catalog. | Used when no standalone product page is public. |
| Standalone Product Page | A dedicated public page for each product with full descriptions and purchase blocks. | Pro and Business plans; see . |
If you are building your first website, the most common terms are "Module, Draft, Publish, Subdomain, and CTA." Understanding these is enough to get started; you can look up other terms as needed.
Draft is your internal version currently being edited; visitors cannot see it. Publish syncs your draft to the live version, visible to anyone with your URL.
A subdomain is a free URL provided by Kanorio, e.g., yourbrand.kanorio.com. A custom domain is a URL you purchase and own, e.g., yourbrand.com. See Choosing a custom domain.
No. Domain forwarding manages which domain is the official entry point (e.g., secondary domain to primary). Redirect rules manage which path should go elsewhere. See Setting up redirect rules.
No. SEO is the foundational work to help search engines understand your content. Rankings are also influenced by content quality, competition, site history, and other factors.
No. If you use a free subdomain, you don't need to set up DNS for your first publish. DNS configuration is only required when connecting a domain purchased elsewhere. See Connecting an existing domain.
No. AI Credits are the number of times you can use AI generation features; store fees are the platform transaction fees based on your plan.
| Draft | The version you are currently editing that is not yet visible to visitors. | The editor saves drafts automatically. |
| Publish | Syncing your draft to your live, public website. | Click "Publish" in the top toolbar after editing. |
| Preview | Viewing how your site will look before publishing. | The central area of the editor is a live preview. |
| Global Section | A module that appears on all pages and updates everywhere when edited. | Headers and footers are typically global sections. |
| Link in bio | A sub-entry point that consolidates social, booking, and portfolio links. | Choose between a link-in-bio or a brand website, or both; can be added to existing sites via "Pages". |
| RWD / Responsive Design | A website that automatically adjusts its layout for mobile, tablet, and desktop screens. | Use the device toggle in the editor to check responsiveness. |
| AI Credits | The usage allowance for AI features provided by your plan. | Limits vary between Free, Pro, and Business plans. |
| Content Language | The language AI uses to generate your website text. | Selected during the first step of setup; can differ from the UI language. |
| UI Language | The language of buttons, menus, and instructions you see. | Kanorio supports 6 languages for the interface. |
| CTA (Call to Action) | A button that guides visitors on what to do next. | Examples: "Book Now," "Contact Us," "View Products." |
| WYSIWYG | A "What You See Is What You Get" editing experience. | The live preview in the center of the editor. |
| The directory system that tells browsers where to find your website. |
| Must be configured when connecting an external domain. |
| CNAME Record | A type of DNS record that points one domain to another. | Used for some custom domain connections. |
| A Record | A type of DNS record that points a domain to a server IP address. | Used by some domain providers. |
| DNS Propagation | The time it takes for DNS changes to update across the global network. | You may need to wait for settings to take effect after connecting a domain. |
| HTTPS / SSL | The lock icon and encrypted connection that protects data between the browser and site. | Usually appears in the browser address bar after the site goes live. |
| CDN | A distributed network that helps load your site faster for visitors. | Handled by the platform infrastructure; no manual setup required. |
| Redirect Rule | Tells the system to automatically send visitors from an old URL to a new one. | Found in the dashboard under "URL Management → URL Settings." |
| 301 Redirect | A permanent move; tells search engines to remember the new address. | A redirect option; also used for domain forwarding. |
| 302 Redirect | A temporary move; used if you might switch back later. | A redirect option; suitable for maintenance or short-term traffic routing. |
| When visitor goes to | The path after your domain, e.g., about. | When adding a redirect, the domain is shown; you only need to enter the path. |
| Redirect all sub-pages | Redirects all sub-pages under a specific path. | A toggle in redirect rules; can be used with "Keep sub-path." |
| Robots.txt | A file that tells search engines or crawlers which content they can access. | SEO and AI bot management settings. |
| Google Search Console (GSC) | A free Google tool to monitor indexing, search terms, and site issues. | Use when you want to track Google search performance. |
| GTM (Google Tag Manager) | A Google tool to manage tracking codes in one place. | Available for Pro plans and above in third-party tracking settings. |
| GA4 (Google Analytics 4) | Google's traffic analysis tool to understand visitor sources and behavior. | Can be connected via third-party tracking tools. |
| Meta Pixel | A tracking tool for Meta ads to understand conversions. | Can be connected via third-party tracking tools. |
| Cookie | Small data stored in the browser to remember settings or support analytics. | Cookie consent banners can be set on Pro plans and above. |
| 2FA | Requiring an additional verification code during login for extra security. | Can be enabled in account security settings. |
| Backup Code | A security code used to log in if you lose your phone or authenticator. | Must be saved securely after enabling 2FA. |
| Stripe | An international payment processor for credit card transactions. | Set up in payment methods. |
| Stripe Connect | A platform payment architecture by Stripe to help merchants process payments. | Encountered when starting with Kanorio Store. |
| Embedded Checkout | Buyers pay without leaving your site; distinct from Hosted Checkout which redirects to a payment page. | Stripe/PAYUNi checkout; see Checkout flow. |
| Payment Element | The Stripe component embedded in the checkout page for entering card details. | Used when processing payments via Stripe Connect. |
| UNiEmbed | PAYUNi's embedded card payment method. | Used when processing payments via PAYUNi. |
| Platform Fee | The store transaction fee charged by Kanorio based on your plan. | 9% for Free, 3% for Pro, 0% for Business. |
| Chargeback | A payment dispute initiated by the buyer through their bank. | Handled during store order and refund disputes. |
