Glossary of Website and Homepage Design Terms

The section of a webpage visible without scrolling. This is prime real estate for capturing a user’s attention.

The server-side components of a website, including databases, servers, and applications that power the site’s functionality.

A secondary navigation system showing a user’s location within a website’s hierarchy (e.g., Home > Services > Web Design).

A button or link encouraging visitors to take specific actions, like “Sign Up” or “Learn More.”

A platform like WordPress or Joomla used to manage website content without extensive coding knowledge.

The small icon displayed in a browser tab, representing a website’s branding.

The prominent area at the top of a homepage, typically including a headline, supporting text, and a CTA.

Interactive visual changes, such as color shifts, that occur when a user hovers over a clickable element.

A standalone webpage created for a specific marketing campaign, focusing on driving a single action.

The duration it takes for a webpage to fully display its content.

A menu at the top or side of a homepage that links to other pages on the site.

A design approach ensuring websites adapt seamlessly to different devices and screen sizes.

The practice of optimizing a website to improve its visibility in search engine results.

An image or content display element that rotates between multiple slides, often used in the hero section.

The style, arrangement, and appearance of text on a website.

The overall experience a user has when interacting with a website, including ease of use and satisfaction.

A skeletal blueprint outlining the layout and structure of a webpage during the design phase.

Empty spaces between elements on a webpage, improving readability and visual hierarchy.