Glossary
Key Ecommerce & Shopify Terms Explained
Discover essential Ecommerce, Shopify & digital marketing terms in our comprehensive glossary. Master industry terminology to grow your online business.
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Abandonment
Abandonment is when users leave a store without buying.
Read definition →Adwords
Google Ads is a platform where store owners bid on keywords.
Read definition →Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate Marketing is promoting products for a commission.
Read definition →Algorithm
An algorithm is a set of rules used by search engines.
Read definition →Analytics
Analytics tracks website performance, traffic, and conversions.
Read definition →Anchor Text
Anchor Text is the clickable text in a hyperlink.
Read definition →Above the Fold
Above the Fold is the visible part of a page on load.
Read definition →B
Backlinks
Backlinks are links from one site to another for SEO.
Read definition →Below the Fold
Below the Fold is the part of a webpage you scroll to see.
Read definition →Black Hat SEO
Black Hat SEO is unethical practices that can harm rankings.
Read definition →Bounce Rate
Bounce Rate is the percentage of single-page sessions.
Read definition →Breadcrumb Trail
A Breadcrumb Trail is navigation that shows site structure.
Read definition →C
Call to Action
A Call to Action is a prompt that encourages user action.
Read definition →Citation Flow
Citation Flow predicts a URL's influence from its backlinks.
Read definition →Click Through Rate
Click Through Rate (CTR) is the percentage of ad clicks.
Read definition →Conversion and Conversion Rate
Conversion Rate is the percentage of users who convert.
Read definition →CRO
CRO increases user conversions to maximize traffic ROI.
Read definition →Cost per Click
Cost per Click (CPC) is the price you pay for each ad click.
Read definition →Collection
A Shopify Collection groups products for easy browsing.
Read definition →Cart
A cart holds items for purchase in Shopify before checkout.
Read definition →Checkout
Checkout is the process of completing a purchase in Shopify.
Read definition →Customer Segmentation
Customer Segmentation groups customers for targeting.
Read definition →CLV
CLV is the total revenue from a customer over time.
Read definition →Conversion Funnel
Conversion Funnel shows steps to purchase.
Read definition →D
Deep Linking
Deep Linking creates backlinks to pages other than the home.
Read definition →Domain Authority
Domain Authority is a metric for a site's SEO authority.
Read definition →Domain Name
A Domain Name is a unique name for a website.
Read definition →Drawer
A Drawer is a sliding panel for cart or navigation.
Read definition →Dynamic Pricing
Dynamic Pricing adjusts prices based on market conditions.
Read definition →E
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H1 Tag
The H1 tag is the most important heading tag for SEO.
Read definition →H2 Tag
H2 Tag is a subheading tag for SEO and content structure.
Read definition →Hits
Hits are the number of users visiting a Shopify site.
Read definition →HTML
HTML is the standard language for creating web pages.
Read definition →Headless Commerce
Headless Commerce decouples the front/back ends of Ecommerce.
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SEO
SEO means Search Engine Optimization for store visibility.
Read definition →SKU
SKU is a unique identifier for product variants.
Read definition →Split Testing
Split Testing compares versions for performance.
Read definition →Shopify Scripts
Shopify Scripts customize checkout on Shopify Plus.
Read definition →Shopify POS
Shopify POS integrates in-store and online sales.
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