Glossary of Terms

In an effort to provide our clients with a better understanding of the more commonly used Internet terminology, we have created this Glossary of Internet Terms, Abbreviations and Acronyms.

 

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Image Map  ::   A graphic image (picture, map, etc.) in HTML that maps the pixels or an area of an image to a Web resource via a hyperlink. Clicking on a section of the image is the same as selecting a hyper-linked word or phrase.

IMHO  ::   In my humble opinion.

Inbound Link  ::   A link from another Web site to your Web site. Used to measure link popularity.

Index  ::   The component of a search engine or directory used for data storage, update and retrieval (i.e., the database).

Indexing  ::   The process of converting a collection of data into a database suitable for easy search and retrieval.

Infobot  ::   An automatic response to an e-mail or Web inquiry used to provide additional information about a product or service. (See autoresponder and mailbot)

Instant Messenger™  ::   Web-based instant messaging software that allows users connected to your site to have real-time conversations and send files between them.

Inktomi  ::   A database of search results used to power multiple search engines.

Interactive - A Web page is interactive when it prompts a response from the user or in some way can interact with the user dynamically (eg; filling out a form or a poll etc).

Interface  ::   A mechanism through which outside components interact with software.
Interlaced Graphics  ::   GIF files that are interlaced permit the graphic to load gradually in the browser window, progressively increasing the clarity.

Internal Optimization  ::   A classic form of search engine optimization in which adjustments are made to a Web site to improve search engine results.

Internet  ::   A collection of co-operative networks and gateways that functions as a single, virtual network using the TCP/IP protocol.

Internet Access Provider  ::   A company which provides access to the Internet, whether through dial-up, cable modem or wireless. Internet access providers are often considered to be a subset of Internet Service Providers.
Internet Address  ::   An IP address that uniquely identifies a node on the Internet.

Interpreneurs  ::   A new breed of entrepreneur who develops Internet/Intranet businesses or applications.

Intranet  ::   A private, internal network that operates within the walls of a company and is usually insulated from the outside world via an electronic or hardware impedance called a firewall. The main difference between the Internet and an Intranet is that access to intranets are restricted to authorized members only.

IP  ::   Internet Protocol. The method or protocol by which data is sent from one computer to another on the Internet. Each computer (known as a host) on the Internet has at least one IP address that uniquely identifies it from all other computers on the Internet.

IP Address  ::   Internet Protocol Address. The 32-bit address is the basic unit of information assigned to all participants in a TCP/IP network. The four-part number uniquely identifies a client, network or domain. The standard way of identifying a computer that is connected to the Internet, much the way a telephone number identifies a telephone on a telephone network.

IRC (Internet Relay Chat)  ::   A world-wide "party line" network that allows one to converse with others in real time. popular text-base multi-user chat network.

ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network)  ::   Short for Integrated Services Digital Network, a high-speed solution to moving data over phone lines. It can transfer data at approximately 128,000 bits per second over a standard land line.

ISP  ::   Internet Service Provider. A commercial provider of Internet access to the public.

Issuer  ::   The financial institution that establishes an account for a Cardholder and issues the payment card. The issuer guarantees payment for authorized transactions using the payment card in accordance with payment card brand regulations and local legislation.

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