Feeling Lost in Translation? A Plain English Guide to WordPress Jargon

Have you ever been in a conversation about your website and felt like a tourist in a foreign country? Terms like SSL, Caching, DNS, and SEO get thrown around, and it’s easy to feel lost, confused, or even intimidated.

You’re not alone. The world of websites has its own language full of confusing jargon.

While you don’t need to become a technical expert, having a foundational knowledge of these key concepts is empowering. It helps you make smarter decisions, understand what’s happening with your most important online asset, and have more productive conversations with developers or consultants.

Your Friendly Translation Guide

To help you feel more confident and in control, I’ve created The WordPress Phrasebook, a comprehensive 14-page guide that translates the most common tech terms into plain English. It’s a quick-start reference designed to give you foundational knowledge on the topics that matter most.

Inside, we’ll clarify key concepts like:

  • Your Website’s Foundation: The crucial differences between your Domain, Hosting, and Email services.
  • The WordPress Landscape: The critical distinction between WordPress.org and WordPress.com, plus what Themes and Plugins really do.
  • Key Technical Concepts: Simple explanations for Backups, Security, site speed (Caching & CDN), and SEO.

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Brian Newhall

I have been working as a full-time WordPress consultant since 2018. Before that, I directed after-school programs in urban neighborhoods. In my free time, I play guitar and enjoy listening to music. My wife and I have two adult children and twin grandsons! My main goal is to help you get your website looking and working exactly how you want it to. I'll take care of all the fiddly bits and pieces that you might not know how to deal with or just don't have time for.

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