Web Planning and Design

What is a domain name system (DNS)?

Helps user find their way around the internet (IP address makes computer unique). Is easier than using a IP address.

What are some domain name examples?

.com

.org

.net

What are governing bodies for web infrastructure?

Governing bodies for web infrastructure—like ICANN, IANA, W3C, and IETF—create and manage the global standards, domain systems, and protocols that keep the internet and World Wide Web functioning securely and consistently.

What is the domain name ICANN?

Internet corporation for assigned names and numbers and is responsible for global coordination of internet’s unique identifier.

What is IANA?

Internet assigned numbers authority (department of ICANN and manages DNS top level domains

What is interNIC?

U.S public information regarding internet domain name registration services.

What is a URL?

Uniform resource locator (address of webpage)

What is web hosting?

Service that stores a website’s files and makes them accessible on the internet (provides service space/connection)

What is the site development process?

1. Site definition and planning

2. Information archieture

3. Site design

4. Site construction

5. Site marketing

6. Tracking, evaluation, and maintenance

What is the navigational plan?

Primary/secondary, menus with drop downs, home links, breadcrumbs, and footers

What is site structure?

Hierarchies, webs, or sequences (sequential/chronological ordering)

What is wireframing?

planning the layout and structure of a webpage before it’s built

What are examples of web page layouts?

Grid system (read like F or Z in the direction of)

What are creative commons?

licensing system that allows creators to share their work freely while still retaining certain rights

What are static pages?

Delivers the same page layout and contents to every viewer and is rarely updated.

What are dynamic pages?

Content changes overtime or with each indvidual viewing experience.

What is a fluid layout?

Uses percentages instead of pixels to define size and is a responsive design.

What is a fixed layout?

Predetermined fixed height and width and measured in pixels.

What are user interfaces?

Any information devices a person can interact with (navigation-menus, breadcrumbs, etc.)