Website terminology

Domain
A domain name is the address where internet users can access your website. Your domain is “www.example.co.za” where example is your business name. It can end with .za / .com / .org and is not just a name you choose, it has to be available and registered at a hosting company. Example: the domain for this site is www.havit.co.za and the website address is: https://www.havit.co.za

Hosting
Web hosting is a service that allows organizations and individuals to post a website or web page onto the internet. A web host, or web hosting service provider, is a business that provides the technologies and services needed for the website to be viewed on the internet. Websites are hosted, or stored, on special computers called servers. When internet users want to view your website, all they need to do is type your website address or domain into their browser. Their computer will then connect to your server and your web pages will be visible to them through the browser.

If you already have a domain name and hosting, you can send your login info to us after we send the formal quote to you. If you still need to get hosting, we will register your domain and host your website for R99/month. The first hosting fee payment is due only after your website is completed. When you have a registered domain and hosting with us, you may add up to 100 e-mail addresses at no extra cost.

If you prefer to register your domain yourself, you are welcome to do that. We recommend Xneelo as a hosting company (and use them for our website as well). We usually pick their R99/month basic hosting plan.

Sometimes people think an online shop is a “smaller website”, but in fact it is a larger site, because it is a website with the added feature of having your products available to purchase online. An online store is a specific kind of website where customers can purchase your products or services. If you decide that you want your website visitors to be able to order and pay for things you show on your site, you will need to have an online store as part of your website.

We use WordPress for all of our websites. It is, by far, the most popular open source Content Management System (CMS), used by approximately 75 million websites. This is what we use to “build” the website.

We offer website maintenance packages as well. Have a look on this link to see monthly prices and which package will best suit your business.

Expand each section below to see a description or example of its meaning.

Add a playlist or song to your website or on specific pages. The music player can be set to start playing when the website loads or when the website visitor clicks on the button.

View full video here (if you’re a fan…)


Have a look at this link for another example where music was added to the website:
www.jaykiki.havit.co.za

More info on our RSVP websites here.

e-Commerce or Online Shopping is a form of electronic commerce which allows consumers to directly buy goods or services from a seller over the internet using a web browser. Online stores usually enable shoppers to use “search” features to find specific models, brands or items.

Example below as used on
www.uselessgifts.co.za

Example below as used on
www.dominicthompson.livelifelean.co.za


Example below as used on
www.magicfairydoors.co.za

Example below as used on
www.automotive.syncrogroup.co.za


A slider is a term that refers to a slideshow on a website. An example of a slider can be a revolving carousel that displays products or photos. Have a look at the home page of this website to see an example of a slider at the top of the page. View examples on the following links as well to see them in motion:

Example below as used on
www.laerskoolwollies.co.za

Example below as used on
www.simply-finance.co.za

Example below as used on
www.tandtprojectsolutions.co.za

Example below as used on
www.syncrogroup.co.za

Example below as used on
www.christianapets.co.za

Example below as used on
www.kikitalk.co.za

The map can be added anywhere on the website, although it’s usually added to the “Contact us” page where your website visitors can easily find the physical address of your business.

Example below as used on www.foodz.co.za

If your business has multiple physical addresses or branches, you can display them all on your website in the form of a map with listings of each address. Your website visitors can then search for the store, agent or branch closest to them. We will add only the addresses you supply to us.

Example below as used on www.livelifelean.co.za

Add contact info to other businesses to your website. You can add them for free or charge a fee to show their details on your site. It’s shown in categories which you specify and when a website visitor clicks on a category, all listings within that specific category are shown. They can see more info when selecting a listing.

Example below as used on www.livelifelean.co.za

Main page with categories

Individual listing

A lot of time is spent on answering client questions, so it might be a good idea to add answers to the questions you or your business get asked often. You can then refer your clients to the FAQ page on your website.

Example below as used on www.livelifelean.co.za

This is needed for blog websites – a regularly updated website, typically one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style. Your posts are labelled into Categories where your audience can search for them easily.

Some businesses like to keep their clients updated on new developments or news about their company and also adds the info on a blog. This can also be added to the “locked content” on your site if you want to limit the audience to only your employees or staff for viewing after they are logged into your website. Read more here about “Members Locked Content”

Example below as used on www.kikitalk.co.za

When designing your website, social media links are added as part of our Basic Website package. The social media feeds are different. They display a live feed to your social media posts. Businesses who regularly post on social media sites may benefit from these social feeds added to their website.

Facebook Social Feed for Havit Branding
(Please click on “like” below)

[fts_facebook type=page id=1698963443744334 access_token=EAAP9hArvboQBAEmMG4ZBIblDTBLLjCHydvB852KGUXIxsVIUlNerCuoZAianvik9DKEIRO041IMmigZCspYQfnvJ1yWZAMSxjUqg5NJ9ZCJzqGepjEEKZCUZAqJdITXiIy5gtMZBAmY0ZA5imCtYRR2GH989AYRR7ZCBFkbycJlYFWFwZDZD posts=2 height=450px description=yes posts_displayed=page_only]

Twitter feed example below as used on
www.kikitalk.co.za

Web Push Notifications or Browser Notifications are notifications that your website visitors can opt-in to receive to stay updated. They will usually see a bell icon somewhere on the website and be asked to give permission to your website to send push notifications to their phone/computer whenever you add a new post to your website. These clickable rich content messages can be sent to users’ devices by your website every time you add a new blog post. There is no need for these push notifications if you will not be using blog posts on your website. Read more about blogs here.

This is not the same as the notifications you will receive whenever someone places an order on your website or contacts you via the website. Those notifications are already included in your basic website setup.

Galleries are a popular way of integrating images into a website, allowing your website visitors to see several images clearly at once. This can be added to “albums” or even a “carousel” (examples below).


View another example on www.laerskoolwollies.co.za

People who visit your website may sign up to receive your weekly/monthly newsletters via e-mail.

Example below as used on www.kikitalk.co.za

Show availability and receive bookings for your service or property. Your website visitors can check availability of property (like apartment, house, hotel room, etc.) or any service you offer and make a booking for a full day(s) or specific time slots. This is especially helpful for salons.

Example below as used on www.syncrogroup.co.za

Show your website visitors what previous customers said about your business or services.

Example below as used on www.automotive.syncrogroup.co.za

Display your staff or sales personnel where website visitors may read more about each one.

Example below as used on www.laerskoolwollies.co.za

Add a countdown timer to your site like the one below. It can also be added to products in your online shop.

Until Christmas

Perfect for setting targets or getting donations on your website. Can be added as a horizontal or vertical view.

View an example on www.christianapets.co.za

800
1000
800

Example below as used on www.laerskoolwollies.co.za

Example below as used on www.livelifelean.co.za

A small notification bar added to the top or bottom of each page of your website to display messages such as sales, notices and any text messages.

Example below as used on www.foodz.co.za

Example below as used on this website

Small images “falling” from the top of the screen on all pages of the website.

Example below of falling dandelions used on www.magicfairydoors.co.za

Add a calendar with your events to your website.

[Total_Soft_Cal id=”1″]

This adds a WhatsApp icon to the bottom of your website (or certain pages if you prefer). If a website visitor clicks on the icon, they can contact you on WhatsApp (on the number you want us to add to your website).

Have a look at the bottom of your screen for the WhatsApp icon for this website or use this link www.automotive.syncrogroup.co.za to view it on the example site below.