General Terms
- API: Devices and applications communicate using APIs, which act as messengers that relay requests between applications. APIs are commonly used to connect third-party applications.
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ASN (eCommerce): A notification sent by the fulfillment provider to Supadu, which can trigger an email to the client confirming shipment, including tracking details.
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Assets: Digital resources like PDFs, EPUBs, MP3s, or links, sent via ONIX along with book metadata.
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Backend Developer: Also known as B/E or PHP developers, they handle metadata and data feeds.
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BaseCamp: A project management tool for tracking progress and fostering collaboration among developers, project managers, and clients.
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CSS: Cascading Style Sheets, used to style and layout web pages—e.g., adjusting fonts, colors, spacing, columns, and adding animations.
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Data Localization: Accurate translation of metadata into other languages for SEO. Native language metadata ensures search engine visibility.
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Deployment: The process of pushing updates from development or staging environments to live sites. Changes are tested thoroughly before deployment.
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Feed: Also known as a Data Feed, it provides structured, up-to-date information (e.g., ISBNs and book details). Customizations are possible.
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Frontend Developer: Referred to as F/E, they focus on the design and user interface of websites.
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FTP: File Transfer Protocol used for transferring ONIX files, CSVs, book covers, and author images to Supadu’s FTP environment.
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Google Sheet Data: An alternative for clients unable to send ONIX files. It can supplement ONIX with metadata like retailer links or additional resources.
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HTML: Hypertext Markup Language, a foundational web development language.
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Jira: A tool for clients to report issues, requests, or questions (tickets) directly to the support team for tracking and resolution.
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ONIX: An XML format for bibliographic data.
- Full ONIX: A comprehensive record of all published or forthcoming titles, including updates.
- Delta ONIX: A record of updates or changes to previously submitted data, often sent weekly.
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Open Access (OA): Freely available digital information, often used by university presses to share research. Contact us for implementation details.
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Open Source: Freely available technology or information without copyright restrictions.
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Product Details Page (PDP): A page displaying product information and purchase options. Also called the Book Details Page.
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PO (eCommerce): A Purchase Order file sent to the fulfillment provider when a purchase is made.
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POA (eCommerce): Purchase Order Acceptance, confirming receipt of a PO file.
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Scrapers: Bots used to extract data from websites, including HTML and database content, for replication.
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Slider/Hero Banner: A prominent web banner image, either static (hero banner) or scrollable (slider banner).
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SSL: Secure Socket Layer encrypts data transmission for security.
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SSL Certificate: Ensures your site’s SSL protocol is up-to-date. Certificates require renewal, with notifications provided.
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Supply Chain Metadata: Metadata sent to business partners, including pricing, availability, territories, and discounts.
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SVG: Scalable Vector Graphic files for rendering 2D images online.
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Title ID: A unique identifier grouping all versions and formats of a title.
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Transition Period: A 30-day window post-site launch for reporting incomplete promised work (not for new features or bugs).
Website Elements
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Imprints: Smaller subdivisions within publishers. We offer imprint page building on both WP and SP.
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Series List Page: A type of search results page displaying a series.
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Collections: Groups of ISBNs appearing under the “collections” filter in search results.
- Automated Collections: Rule-driven, based on metadata (e.g., New Releases, Coming Soon).
- Manual Collections: Manually created and updated collections.