Glossary
Analytics
Tools and techniques used to track and analyze visitors’ behavior on your website. Examples include Google Analytics.
API (Application Programming Interface)
A set of rules that allows different software applications to communicate with each other. Some advanced integrations on websites may use APIs.
CMS (Content Management System)
A platform that allows you to create and manage website content without coding. Indie Pocket templates use no-code CMS like Framer.
Cookies
Small files stored on a visitor’s device that track information such as user preferences or activity. Cookie consent is often required by law.
Custom Domain
A personalized web address for your site (e.g., www.mygame.com) instead of a default subdomain.
DNS (Domain Name System)
The system that translates your custom domain name into an IP address that browsers use to locate your website.
Embed Component
A feature in Framer that lets you add custom HTML, scripts, or widgets to your site.
Framer
A no-code/low-code web design tool used to build and customize Indie Pocket templates.
Hosting
The service that stores your website files and makes them accessible on the internet.
HTML (HyperText Markup Language)
The standard language used to create and structure content on the web.
JavaScript
A programming language used to create interactive elements on websites.
Legal Disclaimer
A statement that limits your responsibility regarding the content on your website.
Metadata
Data that provides information about other data, like page titles and descriptions that help SEO.
No-Code
Building websites or apps without writing code, using visual tools and templates.
Responsive Design
Designing a website to work well on different screen sizes, such as desktops, tablets, and phones.
SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
Techniques to improve your site’s visibility on search engines like Google.
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)
A security technology that encrypts data between a website and its visitors, often indicated by “https://” in the URL.
Template
A pre-designed website layout you can customize to create your own site quickly.
Tracking ID
A unique code used by analytics tools to collect data from your website.
UI (User Interface)
The visual elements and controls users interact with on your site.
UX (User Experience)
How visitors feel and how easy it is for them to use your website.
Widget
A small application or tool embedded into a website, like social media feeds or store buttons.