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Sitemap
A structured file that catalogs and organizes a website, for easy, readable access by search engines.
A sitemap should be submitted to major search engines when you create a site, and also any time you have large-scale restructuring of the site. New sitemaps do not need to be generated every time a new page goes live. These will usually be crawled by search engines and added to the number of indexed pages on a site.
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Software as a Service (SaaS)
Software tools that are an end product in themselves, but help to facilitate other services or product creation. Examples include project management software and graphic design software.
Entire companies exist to provide software tools to individuals or businesses, as well as support for those products.
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Search Engine Results Page (SERP)
Search Engine Results Pages, or SERPs, are the numerous listings for search engine queries that are not strictly organic results. In a typical Google search, for example, you may see product listings for sale, a local map with business listing and their contact information, a “questions also asked” panel, and more. Getting your site and services listed in these can be a valuable way to increase both traffic and sales.
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Content Management System (CMS)
Refers to any software that helps to create and maintain content on a website. Popular content management systems include Wordpress, Hubspot and Drupal. Proprietary content management systems can also be created to a company’s personalized specifications.
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