New to this whole API thing. Need someone to spell it out for me.

Discussion in 'Google API' started by hsrpete, Dec 19, 2006.

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    Sorry if this is incredibly NOOB of me, but I know nothing about SEO, API, and all of that. My background is more on the graphic design end of the spectrum, and my duties have changed somewhat.

    Could someone explain what the heck an API is, and what it does for me? :confused: I feel like I have made a presentable design for a site, and things work well, but wow... once I get into this whole google rank stuff my head kinda spins, and the ADD kicks in.

    Thanks!
    Pete
     
    hsrpete, Dec 19, 2006 IP
  2. Corey Bryant

    Corey Bryant Texan at Heart

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    Check out Application programming interface. Usually it is some type of code etc to allow you to run certain things on your own site.

    For example, if you want to accept credit cards - you need a gateway, like LinkPoint. And they offer an API to integrate into your secure website so your customers never leave your website during the checkout process.
     
    Corey Bryant, Dec 19, 2006 IP
  3. hsrpete

    hsrpete Peon

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    Thank you for your quick response, you guys rock.
     
    hsrpete, Dec 20, 2006 IP