Glossary A–Z: Host4Asia Services in Simple Terms

Understand the technical world of hosting, branding, and networking with easy explanations of commonly used terms.

A

API: Lets software programs talk to each other.

Authentication: Confirms your identity with passwords or biometrics.

B

Backup: A safety copy of your data or website.

Bandwidth: The amount of data your site can handle.

Branding: Creating your business’s visual and digital identity.

C

CMS (Content Management System): A tool like WordPress to build and update your site.

Cloud Hosting: Hosting your site on multiple servers for reliability.

CPU: The brain of your server or computer.

D

Data Center: A secure location with powerful servers to host websites.

Data Management: Organizing and protecting your business data.

Disaster Recovery: Restoring your website after crashes or attacks.

DNS: Translates domain names into IP addresses.

Domain Name: Your site’s internet address (e.g., host4asia.com).

E

Email Hosting: Hosting email accounts with your business domain (like info@yourcompany.com).

FTP (File Transfer Protocol): Scrambling data so only the right people can read it (used for security).

F

Firewall:A security system that blocks hackers and unwanted visitors from your website or network.

Encryption:A method to move files between your computer and your website.

G

Google Analytics:A tool that tracks who visits your website and what they do there.

GPU (Graphics Processing Unit):A chip that helps with high-quality images, videos, or AI tasks.

H

Hardware Support:Helping with physical equipment like servers, routers, and computers.

Hosting :Renting space on the internet to run your website or app.

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) :The basic language used to build websites.

I

IP Address : A unique number for every device on the internet.

Infrastructure :The base setup of computers, servers, cables, and software that runs your digital business.

J

JavaScript : A programming language that makes websites interactive (buttons, sliders, etc.).

K

Keyword : A word or phrase people type into Google. Important for SEO (Search Engine Optimization).

L

Landing Page:A special web page designed to turn visitors into customers.

Load Time:How fast your website opens for users. Faster = better.

M

Malware:Harmful software like viruses that can damage or steal data.

Managed Hosting :Hosting where we take care of all the technical stuff for you.

Website Migration : Moving your website or data from one server or host to another.

N

Network:All the devices (computers, routers, servers) connected and talking to each other.

NIC (Network Interface Card): Hardware inside your computer that connects to the network.

O

Open Source:Free software that anyone can use or modify. WordPress is an example.

Optimization:Making your website or systems faster, safer, or more efficient.

P

PHP:A coding language used to build websites and web apps (common in WordPress).

Plugin :An add-on for a website to give it more features (like contact forms, SEO tools).

Q

QoS (Quality of Service):Managing internet traffic so important things (like video calls) run smoothly.

R

Router:A device that directs internet traffic between computers and the web.

Redundancy:Having backup systems in case one fails (important for disaster recovery).

S

SEO (Search Engine Optimization): Improving your site so it shows up on Google.

Server :A powerful computer that stores and runs websites or apps.

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) : A certificate that keeps your website secure (the “lock” icon in browser).

Storage :The amount of data (files, images, videos) your hosting plan can hold.

T

Traffic :The number of visitors coming to your website.

Trojan :A type of malware that hides inside safe-looking files.

U

UI (User Interface):How your website looks and feels to visitors.

Uptime :The amount of time your website is up and working. We aim for 99.9% or higher.

V

Virtual Server (VPS) :A part of a physical server reserved just for you. More control than shared hosting.

VPN (Virtual Private Network):A tool that hides your online activity and protects privacy.

W

Web Hosting:A service that keeps your website online.

Web Ignition :A term you may use for launching a complete online presence – website, email, branding, etc.

Website Builder:A tool to make websites easily without coding.

X

XML (eXtensible Markup Language):A way to share structured data between systems, often used in feeds or apps.

Y

Yield (in branding/digital) :The return or results you get from your digital investments (e.g., ads, SEO, branding).

Z

Zero Downtime:A goal in hosting where your website is always live, never offline.

Uptime :The amount of time your website is up and working. We aim for 99.9% or higher.