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Website Owner Glossary

Website words, explained like you’re chatting with a friend.

AI: Artificial intelligence: a computer helper that understands everyday language and can do tasks for you.; Think of it like: Like a very fast assistant who reads your note and makes the change.
Lovable: The tool that built your website and lets you change it by typing instructions.; Think of it like: Your renovation team, on call whenever you need them.
Prompt: The message you type to tell Lovable what you want.; Think of it like: “On the Contact page, change the phone number to 555-0199.”
Website: A group of pages people can visit on the internet.; Think of it like: Your house, with rooms for Home, About and Contact.
Domain: Your website’s address that people type to find you.; Think of it like: yourbusiness.com, your street address.
Hosting: The always-on computer space where your website lives.; Think of it like: The land your house sits on.
URL: The full address of a specific page.; Think of it like: yourbusiness.com/about takes you straight to the About room.
SSL: Security technology that scrambles information traveling between a visitor and your website.; Think of it like: Like sending a letter in a sealed envelope instead of a postcard.
HTTPS: The secure version of a web address, shown with a padlock in the browser.; Think of it like: The padlock next to your address means the envelope is sealed.
Publish: Make your latest version visible to the public.; Think of it like: Opening the curtains after rearranging the furniture.
Preview: A private view of your website where you check changes before publishing.; Think of it like: A dress rehearsal before the audience arrives.
Credits: Units used when you ask Lovable’s AI to make changes.; Think of it like: Arcade tokens: each request uses some.
Subscription: A plan you pay for regularly, monthly or yearly.; Think of it like: Like a gym membership that renews automatically.
Workspace: The space in Lovable that holds your projects, often tied to billing.; Think of it like: A filing cabinet for your websites.
Project: One website inside Lovable.; Think of it like: One folder in the filing cabinet.
Database: An organized place where a website stores information, such as form entries.; Think of it like: A neat card file of customer messages.
Integration: A connection between your website and another service.; Think of it like: Plugging your booking calendar into your website.
SEO: Search engine optimization: helping your website show up in Google and other search engines.; Think of it like: Putting a clear sign out front so people can find your shop.
Analytics: Numbers that show how many people visit and what they do.; Think of it like: A visitor counter at your front door.
Mobile Responsive: A website that automatically adjusts to look good on phones, tablets and computers.; Think of it like: Furniture that rearranges itself to fit any room size.
Navigation: The menu of links that helps visitors move between pages.; Think of it like: The hallway connecting the rooms.
Backup: A saved copy you can use if something is lost.; Think of it like: A spare copy of your house keys and important papers.
Version History: A record of past versions of your project you may be able to go back to.; Think of it like: Photos of each room before every renovation.
DNS: Domain Name System: the internet’s address book that connects your domain to where your website lives.; Think of it like: The post office directory that knows which address leads to your house.
Form: Boxes on your website where visitors type information and send it to you.; Think of it like: A contact card dropped in your mailbox.
Deployment: The technical process of putting a website version online.; Think of it like: Moving the finished furniture into the house.