Glossary

C

  • Cache

    A temporary store of pre-built data used to serve pages faster.

P

  • Permalink

    The permanent, human-readable URL of a post, page or article.

  • PHP

    The server-side programming language WordPress is written in.

  • Plugin

    A package of code that adds features to a WordPress site without altering core files.

S

  • SSL

    The encryption that secures traffic between a browser and your site (the padlock / HTTPS).

T

  • Theme

    A collection of templates and styles that controls how your site looks.

W

  • White Screen of Death

    A blank white page shown when a fatal PHP error stops WordPress from rendering.

  • Widget

    A small content block you place into a sidebar or widget area.