For better or worse, you will encounter code at some point. Below are some basic coding platforms that might require some familiarity.
- Short Code
ex: “[table id=1 /]”
Allows you to place plugins strategically throughout your website
- Custom CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)
ex: “.header{padding:0 !important;}”
Allows you to make global design changes, i.e. fonts, spacing, colors, etc.
- HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)
ex: “<span style=”color: #333399;”><strong>HTML</strong></span>”
Allows you to make local changes to fonts, add hyperlinks, images, etc.
- Embed Code
ex: “<iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/dGSXOChcR7M?rel=0″ frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen></iframe>”
Allow you to seamlessly add content from another web page or source such as YouTube.
- API (Application Programming Interface)
ex: “PayPal Pro – API NJ94PVJU4XXXXXXX”
Allow you to run the programs and apps of 3-party software providers on your website. The code is generally provided by the software developer such as PayPal, Mail Chimp, Google (Recaptcha)