As some of the terminology used can be confusing this page explains some of the jargon used.

CMS

CMS or content management system refers to a set of tools that allows a person with limited technical knowledge to update their website without the need to involve a programmer or web designer.

There are many types of CMS, all with different capabilities and tasks in mind. The CMS behind INZU is designed specifically for small businesses, medium businesses, charities, organisations, bloggers and musicians.

Cloud

Cloud refers to cloud computing which, while not a new way of computing, is where changes to internet based services are occurring. Essentially cloud computing is a centralised service that is accessible from multiple usage points.

The advantage of this is that software or data does not have to be installed on hardware at the point of use. It is instead accessed on demand.

E-commerce

Most people understand the concept of e-commerce in that it facilitates purchases over the internet.

However when it comes to setting up an e-commerce site it become a lot more complicated than that.

API

API stands for Application Programming Interface. To understand this in the context of INZU, it should first be understood that INZU is a web application. Not all websites are applications; websites that are applications are usually defined by the users' ability to have their own account on the site with the ability to change files and data associated with their account.

What an API does is to allow access to user data from outside the site, so instead of your user data only appearing on www.inzu.net, with an API the data is made accessible to other domains such as your own website.

JSON

JSON put simply is a data format. It allows data to be sent between two computer applications in a way that both applications are able to read, and more importantly, to use specific sections of data from the data sent.

Data can be sent between computer applications in many different ways and formats but JSON is used by INZU for a few of its particular advantages:

• It is lightweight, meaning data transfer is quick. This is very important for mobile communication
• It is widely adopted, ensuring a wide variety of applications and devices can easily read the data
• It is easy to understand, requiring little data sanitisation and is also easily human-readable

XML

XML is also a data format. It allows data to be sent between two computer applications. It is a widely adopted format and has been used by many website applications over the years, meaning documentation, tutorials and example code are easily found regarding its implementation.

With its HTML style it may be easier for beginners to understand but it is not as lightweight as JSON and in some cases more difficult to integrate with other applications.

Merchant account

A merchant account is a special type of bank account that allows you to receive credit card payments. They can be costly to set up, take time and are subject to bank approval. There are also ongoing subscription costs to be paid. To take credit card payments on your own site you must have a merchant account.

By using INZU you do not need to go through this hassle and expense as card payments are instead processed by INZU.

PCI Compliance

SSL Certificate

3D Secure

A further security measure introduced by banks is 3D secure. This system is designed to cut online fraud by introducing password protection to your card when buying online. The password is stored and verified by your card issuer and by confirming the user is genuine the card issuer takes responsibility for the purchase being genuinely made by the card holder.

3D secure can be difficult and costly to implement and not doing so can result in fines.

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