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Term | Definition |
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1. App | Short for “application software,” an app is essentially a piece of software with limited functionality, usually developed for a special purpose. |
2. Cloud | The cloud" refers to services and technologies that allow computing to take place over the Internet in real time. |
3. Open Source Software | Open source software is software whose source code--the software behind the scenes--is available for modification or enhancement by anyone. Quite often open source software is "free" in that the software does not require any licensing fees. |
4. QR Code | Short for "quick response," QR codes are those black and white square icons that are showing up all over the place. The image is encoded with information that can be scanned using camera-enabled smartphones. |
5. RSS | Short for "really simple syndication," RSS is a web feed format that is used to publish frequently updated content like blog entries. |
6. Search Engine Optimization | Search engine optimization is the art and science of making the important content on your website easy to find when people search for relevant terms on Google, Bing, or other major search engines |
7. URL | Short for "uniform resource locator," the acronym URL is used to describe a web address. |
8. Database | A functional database is an essential piece of technology for a nonprofit organization. It is a system that allows you to organize, store, and retrieve all sorts of data, including contact information . |
9. Social Media | Social media refers to the set of web-based and mobile technologies that are used for communication and interaction, and often encourage users to create their own content. |
10. SMS | Short for "short message service," the term SMS usually refers to a text message sent via mobile phone. |