The total amount of data that can be sent through a network connection in a certain time, usually measured in bits per second (bps), megabits per second (Mbps), or gigabits per second (Gbps). The bandwidth provides for a faster loading time for your web site.

Any software program that lets you “surf” the Internet and view web pages. Popular browsers in use today include Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Opera and Mozilla Firefox.

The process in which the web site tries to determine what kind of web browser the user is using. This is done to suit the website to the particular capabilities of the browser.