Webmail Webmail refers to email services that provide a web-based interface instead of (or in addition to) using a local email client application. Many webmail services are free or offer a mix of free and paid service tiers. The most common webmail providers include Gmail, Outlook.com (formerly Hotmail), Yahoo! Mail, and iCloud Mail. However, if …
Webmaster A webmaster is a person responsible for managing and maintaining a website. In the early days of the web, it referred to an individual who handled every aspect of running a website; in modern usage, it instead refers to a person responsible for overseeing its general operations. The term “webmaster” comes from the role …
Webpage Webpages are the files that make up the World Wide Web. An individual webpage is a text document written in HTML (hypertext markup language). When a web browser displays a webpage, it translates the markup language into readable content. Webpages are hosted on a web server, and the collection of webpages hosted on the …
Webring A webring (or “web ring”) is a network of interlinked websites that share a common theme or interest. The goal is to allow users to explore related content by following links on each participating site. Visitors can navigate the ring by moving forward or backward between sites or selecting a specific site from a …
Website A website is a collection of webpages grouped together using the same domain name and operated by the same person or organization. You can access a website using a web browser by entering its URL directly or by clicking a link to it from another website. For example, techterms.com is a website, while techterms.com/definition/website …
WHOIS WHOIS (pronounced “who is”) is an Internet service used to look up information about a domain name. While the term is capitalized, “WHOIS” is not an acronym. Instead, it is short for the question, “Who is responsible for this domain name?” Domain names are registered through companies called registrars. Examples include GoDaddy, Tucows, Namecheap, …
Wiki A wiki is a type of website that allows users to collaboratively edit its content and structure from within a web browser. Most wiki sites are a collection of hyperlinked pages that serve as a knowledge base for an organization or online community. Wiki software is a style of content management system (CMS) running …
WordPress WordPress is a free content management system used to build and maintain websites. Its ease of use and unique blogging features have helped it become the most popular blogging tool on the web. WordPress provides a web-based user interface for designing, publishing, and updating websites. Instead of writing HTML, you can simply choose one …
XaaS Stands for “Everything as a Service.” XaaS is an extension of SaaS (software as a service) with a broader scope that covers a range of IT services. All XaaS offerings have two defining criteria: They are cloud-based and require a monthly or annual subscription. Examples of XaaS services include: Software File storage Online backup …
Yahoo! Yahoo! is one of the Internet’s leading search engines. It is also the largest Web portal, providing links to thousands of other websites. These links include sites from the Yahoo! Directory as well as news stories that are updated several times a day. Besides being a portal and search engine, Yahoo! offers several other …