Words and Meaning

Glossary

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  • An error page shown when content isn’t found.
  • A colour used sparingly to draw the eye, such as on buttons or links, alongside your primary and secondary brand colours.
  • A colour used sparingly to draw the eye, such as on buttons or links, alongside your primary and secondary brand colours.
  • Building your site so everyone can use it, including people using screen readers, larger text settings or a keyboard instead of a mouse.
  • Building your site so everyone can use it, including people using screen readers, larger text settings or a keyboard instead of a mouse.
  • The third settings tab on every Divi section, row and module, for custom CSS, CSS classes, visibility and positioning.
  • The third settings tab on every Divi section, row and module, for custom CSS, CSS classes, visibility and positioning.
  • How elements line up across the page.
  • The older Divi editing interface accessed via the WordPress dashboard.
  • A saved copy of your whole website that you can restore if something goes wrong.
  • A saved copy of your whole website that you can restore if something goes wrong.
  • The main paragraph text on your pages, as opposed to headings.
  • The main paragraph text on your pages, as opposed to headings.
  • The % of visitors who leave after one page.
  • Screen widths where your layout changes for responsiveness.
  • A link that no longer works, usually showing a 404 error.
  • The Divi module for adding a clickable button that links to another page or action.
  • The Divi module for adding a clickable button that links to another page or action.
  • Removing saved versions of your site to show updates.
  • Speeds up your site by saving copies of pages.
  • A prompt that asks visitors to take the next step, such as "Book a call" or "Download now", usually on a button.
  • A prompt that asks visitors to take the next step, such as "Book a call" or "Download now", usually on a button.
  • Broad groupings of blog content.
  • A service that delivers your website content faster by using nearby servers.
  • The tool in Divi's settings for choosing a colour. Your saved palette colours appear here as one-click options.
  • The tool in Divi's settings for choosing a colour. Your saved palette colours appear here as one-click options.
  • A vertical container within a row for placing modules.
  • When plugins or settings clash and break something.
  • Any box that holds content in Divi like a section, row, or module.
  • The maximum width your page content stretches to on large screens, set in the Theme Customiser. Divi's standard is 1080px.
  • The maximum width your page content stretches to on large screens, set in the Theme Customiser. Divi's standard is 1080px.
  • The difference between elements, used for readability and design clarity.
  • The % of visitors who complete a goal like buying or signing up.
  • The code that controls the look of your website.
  • A custom name you add to an element so your CSS can target and style it. In Divi, you add it in the Advanced tab.
  • A custom name you add to an element so your CSS can target and style it. In Divi, you add it in the Advanced tab.
  • The set of brand colours you save in Divi so they appear in every colour picker. It makes them quick to select but doesn't apply them automatically.
  • The set of brand colours you save in Divi so they appear in every colour picker. It makes them quick to select but doesn't apply them automatically.
  • The design Divi uses if you don’t make manual changes.
  • Divi settings that let you give something a different value (like font size or padding) on desktop, tablet and phone.
  • Divi settings that let you give something a different value (like font size or padding) on desktop, tablet and phone.
  • A drag-and-drop WordPress theme and page builder that lets you design your site visually, without needing to code.
  • The newest major version of Divi, rebuilt for speed with new design tools. Worth testing before you switch, as older add-ons and custom code can behave differently.
  • The newest major version of Divi, rebuilt for speed with new design tools. Worth testing before you switch, as older add-ons and custom code can behave differently.
  • A standalone plugin version of the Divi Builder that can be used with other WordPress themes.
  • A pre-designed set of pages created by Elegant Themes. You can import and customise them in your site.
  • Divi's storage area for sections, rows, modules and layouts you've saved, so you can reuse them without rebuilding from scratch.
  • Divi's storage area for sections, rows, modules and layouts you've saved, so you can reuse them without rebuilding from scratch.
  • An online store offering third-party Divi layouts, child themes, and plugins.
  • A pre-defined style setting for a module that can be applied across the site.
  • A tool that lets you control what different WordPress user roles can do with Divi.
  • Your website’s address on the internet.
  • Automatically pulled content like post titles or featured images.
  • A short preview of a blog post shown on archive pages.
  • The main image that represents a post or page.
  • The bottom edge of the visible screen before scrolling.
  • The bottom section of your site, often containing contact info, links, or copyright text.
  • A saved item (like a section or module) that updates everywhere it’s used when edited once.
  • Saved styles you can apply across modules for consistency.
  • Your site-wide design defaults for fonts, colours and buttons. Every module follows them unless you override them.
  • Your site-wide design defaults for fonts, colours and buttons. Every module follows them unless you override them.
  • The top section of your site, usually with your logo and menu.
  • The large, eye-catching section at the top of a page, usually with a headline, a short intro and a button.
  • The large, eye-catching section at the top of a page, usually with a headline, a short intro and a button.
  • A six-character code starting with # that identifies an exact colour, such as #ef81b4.
  • A six-character code starting with # that identifies an exact colour, such as #ef81b4.
  • The visual order of importance on a page, controlled by size, colour, etc.
  • The Visual Builder's record of your recent changes, letting you undo, redo or jump back to an earlier version of your page.
  • The Visual Builder's record of your recent changes, letting you undo, redo or jump back to an earlier version of your page.
  • The main front page of your site, often the first thing visitors see.
  • The service that stores your website files online.
  • Settings that change how something looks when hovered over with a mouse (like a colour or animation change).
  • The basic structure of webpages, like the skeleton.
  • Editing text directly on the page inside the Visual Builder, without opening a settings box.
  • A programming language for interactive website features.
  • A focused page designed for a single goal, like signups or sales.
  • A free resource offered in exchange for contact info.
  • The vertical space between lines of text. More generous line height makes text easier to read, especially on mobile.
  • The vertical space between lines of text. More generous line height makes text easier to read, especially on mobile.
  • The public version of your website that visitors see.
  • The public version of your website that visitors see.
  • The space outside an element, separating it from the things around it.
  • The space outside an element, separating it from the things around it.
  • A piece of CSS that only applies at certain screen widths, used to change styles on tablets or phones.
  • A piece of CSS that only applies at certain screen widths, used to change styles on tablets or phones.
  • A list of links to important pages on your site, often placed in the header or footer.
  • A short summary shown in search engine results.
  • The smallest building block in Divi. Each module adds a specific type of content like text, images, or buttons.
  • When a visitor subscribes to your email list.
  • A style set inside an individual module that replaces your global setting. Once a module has one, it stops following your site-wide defaults for that setting.
  • A style set inside an individual module that replaces your global setting. Once a module has one, it stops following your site-wide defaults for that setting.
  • The space inside an element, between its content and its edge.
  • The space inside an element, between its content and its edge.
  • A standalone part of your site, like your Home, About, or Contact page.
  • A fixed unit of measurement on screen. Sizes set in pixels stay the same regardless of the visitor's own settings.
  • A fixed unit of measurement on screen. Sizes set in pixels stay the same regardless of the visitor's own settings.
  • An add-on that extends WordPress functionality.
  • The option to export and import Divi layouts, Theme Builder templates, or settings.
  • An article or blog entry published on your site.
  • A pre-designed style or module setup you can reuse across pages.
  • A flexible unit for sizes that scales with the visitor's browser settings. 1rem usually equals 16px, which makes text more accessible than fixed pixel sizes.
  • A flexible unit for sizes that scales with the visitor's browser settings. 1rem usually equals 16px, which makes text more accessible than fixed pixel sizes.
  • The small circular arrow next to a Divi setting. Click it to remove your custom change so the setting goes back to its default or global style.
  • The small circular arrow next to a Divi setting. Click it to remove your custom change so the setting goes back to its default or global style.
  • A layout that adapts to fit different screen sizes, from large monitors down to phones.
  • A layout that adapts to fit different screen sizes, from large monitors down to phones.
  • The Visual Builder mode that previews your page at desktop, tablet and phone sizes so you can check and adjust each one.
  • The Visual Builder mode that previews your page at desktop, tablet and phone sizes so you can check and adjust each one.
  • Reverting to an earlier version of your site or plugin.
  • A horizontal container inside a section that holds columns. Helps organise your layout.
  • The Visual Builder option (the arrow-in-a-box icon) that stores a section, row or module in your Divi Library for reuse.
  • The Visual Builder option (the arrow-in-a-box icon) that stores a section, row or module in your Divi Library for reuse.
  • Visual effects (like fading, sliding, or sticky) triggered when the user scrolls.
  • A large container used to group content. It’s the top-level building block in Divi layouts.
  • Mini code you insert for specific functions.
  • Security feature that enables HTTPS and the browser padlock.
  • A private copy of your website where you can test changes safely before they go live.
  • A private copy of your website where you can test changes safely before they go live.
  • A setting to keep an element fixed while the page scrolls.
  • A simple set of design rules for your site (fonts, colours, button style, spacing) so every page looks like it belongs together.
  • A simple set of design rules for your site (fonts, colours, button style, spacing) so every page looks like it belongs together.
  • Specific labels for related blog content.
  • A reusable layout or design used for multiple pages or posts.
  • The Divi module for adding and formatting written content like headings and paragraphs.
  • The Divi module for adding and formatting written content like headings and paragraphs.
  • Divi’s tool for creating site-wide templates (headers, footers, blog layouts, etc.).
  • The settings screen Divi uses for site-wide defaults such as fonts, font sizes, button styles and content width.
  • The settings screen Divi uses for site-wide defaults such as fonts, font sizes, button styles and content width.
  • Divi's main settings panel in the WordPress dashboard, where you set things like your default colour palette and general site options.
  • Divi's main settings panel in the WordPress dashboard, where you set things like your default colour palette and general site options.
  • The style and arrangement of text on your site: which fonts you use, plus their sizes, weights and spacing.
  • The style and arrangement of text on your site: which fonts you use, plus their sizes, weights and spacing.
  • New versions of WordPress, Divi or your plugins that fix bugs, close security holes and add features.
  • New versions of WordPress, Divi or your plugins that fix bugs, close security holes and add features.
  • A popular free WordPress plugin for backing up your site and restoring it if something breaks.
  • A popular free WordPress plugin for backing up your site and restoring it if something breaks.
  • How easy and straightforward your site is for visitors to use.
  • How easy and straightforward your site is for visitors to use.
  • Divi’s front-end editor that lets you build pages visually using drag-and-drop.
  • How much attention something attracts visually.
  • Empty space around elements to make layouts cleaner and more readable.
  • A feature block used in sidebars or footers.
  • A simplified structural view of your page layout without design elements.
  • The software your website runs on. It manages your pages, posts, images and settings, and Divi sits on top of it.
  • The software your website runs on. It manages your pages, posts, images and settings, and Divi sits on top of it.
  • The admin area you see when you log in to your site, where you manage pages, posts, plugins, updates and settings.
  • The admin area you see when you log in to your site, where you manage pages, posts, plugins, updates and settings.
  • A number that controls how stacked elements are layered (higher numbers appear in front).