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Pimcore

A platform for product data, digital assets and experiences. Select components and licence terms according to implementation requirements.

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Pligg

A historical CMS for submitting and socially voting on links. Before using archived code, verify maintenance, PHP compatibility and patch availability.

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Pop-up

A layer or window appearing over content. It needs a justified purpose, easy dismissal and focus management, especially for keyboard users.

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PrestaShop

An open-source PHP e-commerce platform with modules and themes. Payment, extension and update compatibility need assessment for each store.

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PBusiness / Websites

Privacy notice

Information explaining who processes personal data, why, on what basis and for how long. It must reflect actual processes and applicable transparency obligations. Copying a document does not establish GDPR compliance.

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Readable URL

A URL clearly describing a resource with a predictable structure. It should be stable; renaming needs proper redirects rather than cosmetic shortening alone.

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REDAXO

A PHP content management system with extensions. Choose add-ons and content modelling to fit the website and available support.

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RSEO / Websites

robots.txt

A file defining fetch rules for crawlers that follow them. It is not protection for private data. A blocked address can still appear in results; blocking does not replace authentication or noindex.

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RWD (Responsive Web Design)

Designing layouts that adapt to available screen space through flexible structures, images and CSS media queries. Responsiveness supports usability but does not by itself establish full accessibility.

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Schema

A description of data organisation and relationships. In SEO, the name often refers to Schema.org, a vocabulary of structured-data types and properties. These are different meanings; correct markup does not guarantee enhanced search results.

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Search optimisation

Work to make pages easier to discover in unpaid search results, including content, structure and technical accessibility. It is not buying rankings and does not guarantee a position or a delivery date for results.

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Shoper

A platform for building and operating online stores. Features, integrations and infrastructure access depend on the selected product and service terms.

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Sngine

A commercial script for building social networks. Evaluate features, updates and add-on rights against its specific version and licence.

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SProgramming / Servers

SQL table prefix

An initial part of a table name, such as wp_ in wp_posts. It distinguishes groups of tables. Database.table or schema.table qualifies a name rather than supplying this prefix. A prefix alone does not secure a database.

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Third-party login

Signing in with an account held by another provider, such as Google. OpenID Connect confirms identity without sharing that account's password with the application. Data access depends on the integration and permissions.

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Time to First Byte

Time until the first response byte arrives. It includes more than application execution, such as networking and connections, and does not indicate rendered content.

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TYPO3

An open-source PHP CMS also used for complex websites and content structures. Deployment needs appropriate versions, extensions and maintenance expertise.

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