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BBlockchain

Blockchain

A ledger whose data blocks are linked cryptographically. In distributed networks, participants agree on its state through consensus rules. Resistance to changing history depends on the network's design and security; immutability is not absolute.

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BWebsites

Bolt CMS

A PHP and Symfony-based content management system. It supports custom content types; requirements and support must be assessed for the specific version.

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BProgramming / Websites

Bootstrap

A toolkit for web interfaces, including layout grids, styles and reusable components. Bootstrap also includes JavaScript components. It accelerates development, while accessibility and performance still depend on implementation.

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BMarketing

Bounce rate

A bounce metric whose definition depends on the analytics tool. In GA4 it measures non-engaged sessions, not simply all single-page visits.

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BDesign

Brand mark

A graphic identifying a brand, such as a symbol without its full name. Trademark protection is not automatic for every design; registration and law matter.

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BDesign

Brandbook

A guide to a brand's rules, usually covering logos, colours, typography and applications, sometimes tone of voice. Scope varies by project. A brandbook can be broader than a logo usage manual.

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BDesign

Branding

Developing a brand's identity and how people perceive it. It includes positioning, promises, communication and customer experience. A logo is one branding tool, not the whole process.

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BWebsites

Breadcrumbs

Navigation showing a page's place in a site's hierarchy, such as Home / Glossary / API. It helps users reach parent sections. It need not reproduce their actual browsing history.

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BProjects

Brief

A description of a project's goals, audience, scope, constraints, budget and evaluation criteria. It aligns expectations before work begins. Briefs are not limited to websites and do not replace contracts.

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BMarketing

Broad match

A Google Ads keyword match type covering related searches. It needs search-term and campaign-goal monitoring, not just a keyword list.

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BWebsites

Brotli

A lossless compression algorithm used for web resources. Browser and server negotiate support; higher compression levels increase computational cost.

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BProgramming

Buffer

A memory area temporarily holding data between operations. It helps accommodate processing-speed differences and is not synonymous with every cache.

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BProgramming

Bug bounty

A programme rewarding responsible vulnerability reports. The organiser defines testing scope and rules; it does not authorise unrestricted attacks.

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Buyer persona

A representative buyer profile based on research into needs, behaviour and purchasing context. Personas should guide decisions rather than reinforce untested stereotypes.

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