Glossary
This glossary defines terms you will see throughout this documentation. Each entry includes a plain-language definition and where you will encounter the term.
Activation — the process of turning on a theme or plugin so WordPress uses it. You activate Milano under Appearance → Themes.
Admin dashboard — the backend area of your WordPress site where you manage content, settings, and plugins. Also called “WP admin” or “the admin area”. You access it at yoursite.com/wp-admin/.
Cache — a saved copy of your pages that loads faster for visitors. Caching plugins store static versions of your pages so WordPress does not need to build them from scratch each time.
Child theme — a theme that inherits another theme (the parent theme). A child theme lets you add custom code or override styles without losing your changes when the parent theme updates. Milano includes a child theme in your download package.
Customizer — the WordPress panel where you change your site’s appearance in real time. You access it under Appearance → Customize. Milano adds its own settings for colors, typography, layout, headers, and footers here.
Demo content — pre-built pages, products, and images that give your site a starting point. You import demo content through Milano’s demo importer. See Import a demo.
Dropdown menu — a menu that appears when you hover over or click a menu item. Milano supports dropdown menus and mega menus. See Mega menus.
Elementor — a page builder plugin that lets you design pages with drag-and-drop elements. Milano supports Elementor.
Footer builder — Milano’s drag-and-drop tool for designing your site’s footer. You access it through Appearance → Customize → Footer Builder. See Footer builder.
Frontend — the part of your site that visitors see. The opposite of the admin dashboard (backend).
Header builder — Milano’s drag-and-drop tool for designing your site’s header. You access it through Appearance → Customize → Header. See Header builder.
Homepage — the first page visitors see when they go to your site. You set your homepage under Settings → Reading. See Set a homepage.
Lazy loading — a technique that delays loading images until they are about to appear on screen. WordPress turns on lazy loading by default. This speeds up the initial page load.
License — your proof of purchase for Milano. Registering your license unlocks updates, demo imports, and support. You register it under Milano → Dashboard → License. See Register your purchase code.
Mega menu — a large dropdown menu that shows multiple columns of links, images, or widgets. Milano supports mega menus through the menu settings. See Mega menus.
Menu — a list of links that visitors use to navigate your site. You create and manage menus under Appearance → Menus. See Create a menu.
Page builder — a plugin that lets you design pages visually with drag-and-drop elements. Milano supports Elementor.
Permalink — the URL format for your pages and posts. You set your permalink structure under Settings → Permalinks. We recommend the “Post name” structure so URLs read like yoursite.com/product-name/.
Plugin — a piece of software that adds features to WordPress. Examples include WooCommerce for selling products and Yoast SEO for search engine optimization. You manage plugins under Plugins.
Purchase code — a unique string from ThemeForest that proves you bought Milano. You need it to register your license, receive updates, and get support. Find it on your ThemeForest Downloads page.
Responsive design — a site that adjusts its layout to fit phone, tablet, and desktop screens. Milano is responsive by default.
Schema markup — structured data that helps search engines understand your content. Milano adds schema markup to product pages so Google can show price and availability in search results.
Sidebar — a column next to your main content, usually containing widgets like search, categories, or recent posts. Not to be confused with the WordPress admin sidebar (the menu on the left of the dashboard).
Sticky header — a header that stays fixed at the top of the screen as visitors scroll down the page. You turn this on through the header builder. See Sticky header.
Theme — a set of files that controls how your WordPress site looks. Milano is a WordPress theme. You install and activate themes under Appearance → Themes.
ThemeForest — the marketplace where you bought Milano. ThemeForest is part of Envato. You download Milano and manage your license from your ThemeForest account.
Widget — a small block of content you can place in sidebars, footers, or other widget-ready areas. Examples include search boxes, recent posts lists, and custom HTML.
WooCommerce — the most popular eCommerce plugin for WordPress. It adds product pages, a cart, checkout, and order management to your site. Milano is built to work with WooCommerce. See Set up WooCommerce.