The A to Z Guide to the Internet

G

Ghost site- The name for a web site that is no longer maintained by a Webmaster, but remains online. Some ghost sites continue to be useful because the content may not be outdated. A ghost site will normally include a statement acknowledging that the site will no longer be updated.

GIF or .gif- A compressed graphics file that is used to display images online. Normally, images on web pages are in GIF format, rather than JPG format, so they will load faster.

Graphic- A picture or still image that is generated on a computer. Graphics give websites, forums and e-mails dimension and interest.