| A | B |
| Internal hosting | Operating and maintaining your own server |
| External hosting | Using an outside company to serve your web site |
| Catalog | A listing of goods or services that may include photograph or descriptions. |
| Shopping cart | A feature that allows user to add, delete, view, and update items for purchase. |
| Transaction and payment processing | Processes the shopper's request as they proceed to the virtual checkout counter |
| Internet Service Provider | A company that provides access to the internet. |
| Form handling software | Specialized software that allows users to provide responses and submit the data to a server |
| Domain Name | Name of the server where your site resides |
| Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line | A network access that allows yoru computer to communicate at approximately one Mbps. |
| Web Server | Routes web user requests to e-commerce servers. |
| Cable Modem | Direct connection with the capacity to deliver approximately 5 Mbps |
| Integrated Services Digital Network | Digital connection that allows your computer to communicate at 128 Kbps. |
| Web Server Software | Basic software that is required to service a website. |
| Discussion Group Software | Software that supports discussion threads |