Common Terms Explained Simply
About 12 min
When building your first website, you'll often encounter technical-sounding terms. This glossary isn't meant for you to memorize everything at once; just refer back to it when you encounter a term you don't understand.
Each term explains two things: its plain-language meaning and the context in which you'll encounter it on Kanorio.
Most Common Terms When Building a Website
| Term | Plain Language Explanation | Where You'll Encounter It on Kanorio |
|---|---|---|
| Website | All the pages and content that others see through a web address. | What you select, edit, and publish from your dashboard. |
| Page | A content page within your website, such as Home, About Us, or Services. | Managed in the 'Pages' function within the editor. |
| Homepage | The main page visitors see first when they enter your web address. | With the free plan, you can publish 1 page, which is your homepage. |
| Module | A block of content on a webpage, like building blocks that can be combined. | The hero section, image-text blocks, FAQs, header, and footer are all modules. |
| Layout | The arrangement of a module, e.g., image on the left, text on the right. | Switched in the editing panel of certain modules. |
| Draft | A version you're currently editing but haven't made visible to visitors yet. | The editor automatically saves drafts. |
| Publish | Synchronizing your draft to the live website. | Click 'Publish' in the top toolbar after finishing edits. |
| Preview | Seeing what your website will look like before publishing. | The central area of the editor is a live preview. |
| Global Section | A module that, when modified once, syncs across all pages. | Headers and footers are typically global sections. |
| RWD / Responsive Web Design | The same website adjusts its layout based on the screen size of phones, tablets, and computers. | The editor allows switching between device views to check the effect. |
Editor and AI Related Terms
| Term | Plain Language Explanation | Where You'll Encounter It on Kanorio |
|---|---|---|
| Editor | The workspace for modifying your website content. | Access 'Editor' from your dashboard. |
| Top Toolbar | The row of main tools at the very top of the editor screen. | Used to add modules, manage pages, open settings, and publish. |
| Edit Panel | The settings area that appears when you click on content, allowing you to change text, images, and links. | Opens after clicking a module in the central preview. |
| Device Preview | Simulates how your website appears on computers, tablets, and phones. | The device switching function in the editor toolbar. |
| AI (Artificial Intelligence) | Tools that help generate website drafts or copy based on the information you provide. | Website building process, AI-generated pages, AI-generated modules, and AI writing. |
| AI Credits / AI Points | The number of times you can use AI features provided by your plan. | Free, Pro, and Business plans have different usage limits. |
| Content Language | The language AI should use to generate website text. | Selected in the first step of the website building process; can differ from the interface language. |
| UI Language | The language for buttons, menus, and instructions you see. | The 6 languages available for the Kanorio interface. |
| CTA / Call to Action | A button that guides visitors on what to do next. | Examples: 'Book Now', 'Contact Us', 'View Products'. |
| WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) | Modifying content while seeing a preview that closely resembles the final website. | The real-time preview method in the editor's central area. |
URL, Domain, and Going Live Related Terms
| Term | Plain Language Explanation | Where You'll Encounter It on Kanorio |
|---|---|---|
| URL / Web Address | The complete address of a webpage, e.g., https://yourbrand.com/about. | When sharing your site, setting button links, or checking published pages. |
| Domain | The main address of your website, e.g., yourbrand.com. | When purchasing or connecting your own website domain. |
| Subdomain | A name added before the main domain, e.g., mellowcoffee.kanorio.com. | The free web address set up when you first publish. |
| Custom Domain | A domain you own and connect to Kanorio. | Pro or Business plans allow connecting in publish settings. |
| DNS | The addressing system for web addresses, telling browsers where the website is actually located. | Needs to be configured when connecting a domain purchased elsewhere. |
| CNAME Record | A type of DNS record that points one web address to another domain. | Used for some custom domain connections. |
| A Record | A type of DNS record that points a web address to a server's IP address. | Used by some domain providers' setup methods. |
| DNS Propagation Time | The time it takes for the global network to gradually read new DNS settings after a change. | May require waiting for settings to take effect after connecting a domain. |
| HTTPS / SSL | The padlock icon and encrypted connection at the beginning of a URL, protecting data transferred between your browser and the website. | Usually shown as a padlock in the browser's address bar after the site goes live. |
| CDN | A network of servers distributed in different regions to help visitors load your website faster. | Used by the platform's infrastructure; you don't need to configure it manually. |
Search, Analytics, and Marketing Related Terms
| Term | Plain Language Explanation | Where You'll Encounter It on Kanorio |
|---|---|---|
| SEO / Search Engine Optimization | Practices to make it easier for search engines like Google to understand and index your website content. | Page SEO, title, description, and Sitemap settings. |
| Meta Title | The page title often displayed in search results and browser tabs. | Can be adjusted individually in page SEO settings. |
| Meta Description | A short summary text below the title in search results. | Can be adjusted individually in page SEO settings. |
| Open Graph / OG | Data used by social media platforms to determine the title, description, and preview image when sharing links. | Share information can be adjusted in page SEO settings. |
| Sitemap | A list of your website's pages for search engines to read, not a map for general visitors. | Can be submitted to Google Search Console after publishing. |
| Robots.txt | A rule file that tells search engines or other crawlers which content is readable. | Related settings for SEO and AI crawler management. |
| Google Search Console (GSC) | A free tool from Google to view indexing status, search queries, and website issues. | Used when you want to track your website's performance on Google Search. |
| GTM / Google Tag Manager | A Google tool for centrally managing tracking codes. | Available for Pro plans and above in third-party tracking settings. |
| GA4 / Google Analytics 4 | Google's traffic analysis tool to help you understand visitor sources and behavior. | Can be integrated via third-party tracking tools. |
| Meta Pixel | A tracking tool used by Meta ads to understand conversions driven by ads. | Can be integrated via third-party tracking tools. |
| Cookie | Small pieces of data temporarily stored in your browser by a website, used to remember settings or support analytics. | Cookie consent banners can be configured for Pro plans and above. |
Account and Security Related Terms
| Term | Plain Language Explanation | Where You'll Encounter It on Kanorio |
|---|---|---|
| SaaS | Software as a Service, used directly over the internet without needing self-installation or server maintenance. | Kanorio's service model. |
| Passwordless Login | Instead of setting a traditional password, identity is verified via Google or Email. | Kanorio login page. |
| OTP / One-Time Password | A verification code that can only be used once within a short period. | The 6-digit code in the email for email login. |
| Magic Link | A one-time use link that, when clicked, completes the login process. | A quick login method provided in some email login messages. |
| OAuth | An authorization method that allows you to securely log into other services using your existing Google account. | Operates in the background when you click 'Sign in with Google'. |
| 2FA / Two-Factor Authentication | Requires an additional verification code from an authenticator app in addition to your primary login method. | Can be enabled when setting up account security. |
| Backup Code | A security code used for login if your phone or authenticator is lost. | Must be saved securely after enabling two-factor authentication. |
Online Store Related Terms
| Term | Plain Language Explanation | Where You'll Encounter It on Kanorio |
|---|---|---|
| Online Store | Functionality to display and sell products or services on your website. | The 'Store' feature in the backend. |
| Digital Product | A product delivered as a file, content, or via online access after purchase. | When creating products and viewing buyer purchase records. |
| Stripe | An international payment processor that handles credit card payments and fund transfers. | When setting up payment methods. |
| Stripe Connect | A payment processing framework by Stripe that allows platforms to help merchants integrate payments. | May be encountered when you start using the Kanorio store. |
| Platform Fee | The transaction fee rate charged by Kanorio based on your website plan. | Free plan: 9%, Pro: 3%, Business: 0%. |
| Chargeback | A dispute initiated by a buyer with their card issuer, requesting a reversal or refund of a transaction. | When handling store orders and refund disputes. |
Next Steps
If you're building your first website, the most frequently used terms will be 'Module', 'Draft', 'Publish', 'Subdomain', and 'CTA'. Understanding these is enough to get started; you can refer back to other terms as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Terms
A draft is the internal version you're editing, invisible to visitors. Publishing synchronizes the draft to become the public version, visible to anyone with the web address.
A subdomain is a free web address provided by Kanorio, like yourbrand.kanorio.com. A custom domain is an address you purchase and own, like yourbrand.com.
No. SEO is foundational work to help search engines understand your website content. Search rankings are also influenced by content quality, competition, website history, and other factors.
No. If you use the free subdomain, you don't need to configure DNS when publishing for the first time. You only need to adjust DNS settings according to instructions if you're connecting a domain purchased elsewhere.
No. AI credits refer to the number of times you can use AI generation features. Store transaction fees are the platform rates calculated based on your plan when a product is sold.