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HREF

An HREF is a hypertext reference in HTML used to denote a link to a document on the Web. The tag <A HREF="http://www.frontiretotalweb.com">Home Page</A> makes the words "Home Page" link to the Frontier Total Web home page.

HTML

Hypertext Markup Language. The language of the Web, HTML uses tags to specify how Web pages function and are displayed.

Hacker

Hacker can describe both an experienced computer programmer, and someone who illegally tampers with computer systems and information.

Hits

The number of files sent by a Web Server to a User-Agent as the result of a request. If your homepage contains eight images, the total number of files requested is actually nine - the home page HTML file, and the Images included on that page. Images, like the buttons and pictures on each page of your Web site, are individual files and will generate a "HIT".

Hosting

Hosting refers to housing your Web site files. Your Web site is hosted on a Web server connected to the Internet. The Host Computer responds to requests from computers connected to the Internet.

HTTP

Hypertext Transfer Protocol. The rules by which machines transfer hypertext documents and files.

Hyperlink

A link created with HTML that can send a user to the hyperlinked file, send a user to a location within a file, or download or display a file. Hyperlinks are the "click here" thingys you see on the Web.