Keywords Important words, especially nouns, that indicate subject areas in a web document.
Animation Text or graphics that move
Internet A global system of networks connecting computers through the World Wide Web, e-
mail,
instant messaging, and other protocols.
World Wide Web A collection of online resources such as websites.
Interactive Refers to any document, such as a website, that responds to user input.
Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) A program intended to make web content available to users
with a wide range of disabilities;
websites should follow the program's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0.
FAQ An acronym for Frequently Asked Questions; a document posted on the Internet containing
answers to common questions about a topic
Wiki A website that allows users to author web pages collaboratively
Hyperlink A word, phrase, or graphic used to allow readers of a web page to move easily to
another
page; also called a link.
Usability The ease with which an audience can access and use a website.
Homepage The first page of a website
Blog A website with periodic news or commentary posted in reverse chronological order; short for
weblog.
Demographics Defining characteristics of an audience; information about a group such as the age, sex,
income, and educational level of its members.
Scannable Refers to text for the Web that allows readers to locate important words and phrases
quickly
by using short paragraphs and sentences, headings, lists, and keywords.
RSS An acronym for Really Simple Syndication; standardized web feed formats that allow blog