# 3 Terminology

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Terminology/glossary used within the specification. The terms are laid out using heading so that they are linkable.
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### Accessibility <a href="#accessibility" id="accessibility"></a>

Accessibility is the design of products, services, or environments to be usable by people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design and practice of accessible development ensures both "direct access" (i.e. unassisted) and "indirect access" meaning compatibility with a person's assistive technology (computer screen readers, voice control or switch technology).&#x20;

### Backend <a href="#backend" id="backend"></a>

The content publication and administration interface of the CMS. Commonly requires a user login for any access.

### Content Management System (CMS) <a href="#content-management-system-cms" id="content-management-system-cms"></a>

**A software application used to create, manage, and publish digital content, typically for websites. A CMS allows users to create and edit content without needing to have advanced technical knowledge or expertise in web development. Content can include text, images, videos, and other multimedia formats.**&#x20;

There are many different CMSs available, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Some CMSs are designed for specific use cases, such as e-commerce or blogging, while others are more general-purpose. Popular CMSs include [Drupal](https://www.drupal.org), [Joomla](https://www.joomla.org), [TYPO3](https://typo3.com), and [WordPress](https://wordpress.org).

### Digital Sovereignty <a href="#digital-sovereignty" id="digital-sovereignty"></a>

Digital sovereignty refers to a government, organization, business, or individual's ability to maintain independent control over their digital assets, data, and operations.

### Frontend <a href="#frontend" id="frontend"></a>

The end-user facing, published content. Usually presented as a web page on a website. The frontend is publicly accessible by default, but may have restricted sections, requiring user login in order to be viewed.

### SEO <a href="#seo" id="seo"></a>

SEO, short for search engine optimization, is about helping search engines understand the website’s content, helping users find the site, and making a decision about whether they should visit the website. Search engines are increasingly providing rich snippets from the site so that users can find the answer to many questions without ever visiting the site. This can be a bonus for user experience.&#x20;


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