SEO Glossary
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.htaccess File
The .htaccess file is a configuration file used by the Apache web server to apply specific rules and settings to...
HTML
HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is a standard markup language used to create the structure and content of web pages. It...
HTTP Cache Header
HTTP Cache Headers control and optimize web content caching by web browsers and intermediate proxies by providing instructions on how...
HTTP Headers
HTTP headers are additional pieces of information sent along with an HTTP request or response between a client (like a...
HTTP Pass Through status
HTTP Pass Through status refers to a mode of operation where a server acts as an intermediary between a client...
HTTP Redirects
HTTP redirects refer to the process of automatically forwarding a web browser from one URL to another, typically employed to...
HTTP Status Code
HTTP status codes are three-digit numbers returned by a server in response to a client's request, indicating the status of...
HTTPS
HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is a secure version of HTTP, the protocol used for transmitting data between a web...
Hyperlink-Induced Topic Search (HITS Algorithm)
The Hyperlink-Induced Topic Search (HITS) algorithm is a web page ranking algorithm that evaluates the relevance and popularity of web...
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Image Caption
An image caption is a brief text description that appears alongside an image on a webpage, usually below or next...
Image Carousels
Image carousels are interactive elements on websites or applications that display a rotating series of images or content in a...
Image Compression
Image compression is the process of reducing the size of an image file without significant loss of image quality, resulting...
Image Description
Image description is a written or spoken explanation of visual content, such as photographs, illustrations, or artworks, that provides details...
Image Filename SEO
Image filename SEO refers to the practice of optimizing the filenames of images on a website to improve search engine...
Image SEO
Image SEO (Search Engine Optimization) refers to the practice of optimizing images on a website to improve their visibility and...
Image Sitemap
An image sitemap is a file that lists all the images on a website, helping search engines discover and index...
Inbound Link
An inbound link is a hyperlink from one website to another. In other words, when Website A includes a link...
Index Bloat
Index bloat refers to the excessive number of low-quality or irrelevant pages that are indexed by search engines on a...
Index Coverage Report (in Google Search Console)
The Index Coverage Report in Google Search Console is a tool that provides a summary of how well Google is...
Indexability
Indexability refers to the ease with which a website or web page can be discovered and cataloged by search engines...