| Api |
A set of functions and procedures allowing the creation of applications that access the features or data of an operating system, application, or other service. |
| Admin access |
This is the username and password to the backend of the retailer’s website and their admin panel |
| Authentication Block |
Authentication is the process of recognizing a user’s identity. It is the mechanism of associating an incoming request with a set of identifying credentials. When an authentication block is in place, this means the user can not log in or is unable to verify the user’s identity. |
| Basket Link |
A link that contains a custom order and can be emailed directly to the customer to complete the application. |
| Custom Order |
An order that is raised separately from your website within the portal. |
| Convert+ |
A DivideBuy widget that gives customers a monthly breakdown of payments, proven to increase conversion. |
| Cache |
A temporary storage space or memory that allows fast access to data. |
| DivideBuy Test Product |
A £1 DivideBuy enabled product set up for testing and named ‘DivideBuy test product’ |
| Database |
A database is a systematic collection of data. They support electronic storage and manipulation of data. Databases make data management easy. |
| ERP |
An ERP system (or Enterprise Resource Planning system) is a piece of software that allows for the more efficient running of day-to-day activities in an organisation. In the case of retailers that work with DivideBuy, this typically is a separate place to their eCommerce backend where they can review such data as New Orders, Shipping Information, financial details etc. |
| FTP |
These are the details that allows to send and receive files directly to and from a retailer’s server’s file system |
| Hosting Provider |
A web host, or web hosting service provider, is a business that provides the technologies and services needed for the website or webpage to be viewed in the Internet. |
| Non DivideBuy Test Product |
A £1 non DivideBuy product set up for testing and named ‘non DivideBuy test product’ |
| Retailer Portal |
The homehub where custom orders can be raised, and DivideBuy features such as Soft Search and reporting functions can be accessed. |
| SSH |
These are the details that allow us to establish a secure terminal session with a retailer’s server |
| Shopify owner password/login |
Master account for the backend of Shopify |
| Shopify theme |
A theme is a template that determines the way that your online store looks and feels. Different themes have different styles and layouts, and offer a different experience for your customers. |
| Staging site |
A staging site is a clone of your live website |
| Soft Search |
A DivideBuy widget offering your customers the choice to check their eligibility for credit before they buy, this is a ‘soft credit search’ which does not leave a footprint on the customer’s credit file. |
| Website credentials |
Usernames and passwords used to access different facets of your website, such as FTP, Admin Panel etc. |
| Website platform |
The platform that your website is built on – For instance Magento 2.1, Shopify etc |
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