Database - A database is a collection of information stored in a computer in a systematic way. On your website it is mostly used to draw data for dynamic websites.

Flash - A technology that allows for animation or moving graphics on a website.

Go-live - Your website goes live when it is ready and available to users after typing your url (web address).

Hosting - Does not require installation of any software pieces on your desktop computer. Instead, all your information i.e. website, database and files are located on a computer in the Internet, which is maintained by your host provider for a certain yearly fee.

Merchant Account - A bank account that allows for the receipt of credit card funds over the internet so you can accept payment on your website.

Navigation - The means by which a user can click from page to page on a website.

Payment Gateway - A banking body that will process your website transactions and send payment to your merchant account.

Search Engine - An online directory of websites, such as Google, Yahoo or Msn.

Search Engine Optimization - A set of practices that attempts to make a website more attractive to search engines, thereby encouraging higher rankings. Also known as SEO.