WordPress Glossary

Database

A database is a structured collection of data that is used by WordPress to store and retrieve information for the website.

DDoS is a type of cyber attack that floods a website with a large amount of traffic, overwhelming its servers and making it inaccessible to legitimate users, potentially causing downtime and data loss.

Dedicated Hosting

Dedicated hosting for WordPress is a type of hosting where a single server is exclusively dedicated to hosting a single WordPress website, providing high performance, security, and customization options.

Dedicated IP

A dedicated IP is a unique numerical identifier assigned to a specific website hosted on a server, allowing for secure and reliable access to the site without interference from other websites sharing the same IP address.

Default Theme

The Default Theme is the pre-installed design template that serves as the baseline for the appearance and functionality of a WordPress website.

DNS

DNS (Domain Name System) is a system that translates human-readable domain names (like www.example.com) into IP addresses that computers can understand, allowing Wordpress to connect to the correct server and display the website.

Domain Name

A domain name is a unique identifier that allows users to access a website hosted on a server, such as a Wordpress site, by typing in a specific URL.

Draft

Draft is a feature in WordPress that allows users to save their work as an unpublished post or page, enabling them to work on it later without losing their progress.