6.1 Glossary
Glossary
This section defines key terms and concepts related to Lifter Elements, Elementor, and LifterLMS. Whether you're a new user or need a quick reference, the glossary helps clarify terminology used throughout the documentation and the platform.
For ease of reference, we've listed glossary items in alphabetical order.
Access Plan
A pricing option or membership plan that learners can purchase to access specific courses or lessons within LifterLMS. Used in combination with Lifter Elements’ dynamic tags and widgets for displaying plan details.
Back to Course Button
A Lifter Elements widget that allows users to navigate back to the course overview page from a lesson or module.
Course Tracks
Course Tracks in LifterLMS function as organizational labels or categories for courses. They help group courses based on a shared theme, learning path, or goal, making it easier for learners to follow a structured curriculum or explore related courses. For example, tracks like "Beginner," "Advanced," or "Certification Pathway" allow students to identify courses relevant to their level or interest.
This feature is especially helpful for creating filtered views or recommendations for learners who want to progress within a specific domain or skill set.
More details about LifterLMS Course Tracks can be found here.
Dynamic Tags
Content placeholders that pull real-time data from your LMS or website and display it dynamically on the frontend. Examples include course titles, progress bars, lesson content, or enrollment buttons.
Elementor
A visual page builder for WordPress that allows users to create custom layouts and designs using a drag-and-drop interface. Lifter Elements integrates with Elementor to allow customization of LMS elements.
LifterLMS
A learning management system (LMS) for WordPress, designed to build, deliver, and manage online courses, memberships, and other educational content.
Membership
A feature within LifterLMS that allows users to purchase access to exclusive content, lessons, or courses based on their membership plan.
OpCache
A performance-enhancing technology that stores precompiled PHP code to improve page load times. This is beneficial when running resource-intensive sites like those using LifterLMS.
Prerequisites
A Lifter Elements widget that displays the required courses or lessons that must be completed before a learner can access the current course.
Staging Environment
A clone of your live site used for testing changes or updates before applying them to the live environment. Highly recommended for testing new Elementor or Lifter Elements updates.
WYSIWYG Editor
A WYSIWYG Editor (short for "What You See Is What You Get") is a type of content editor that allows users to create and edit text, images, and other elements visually, as they would appear in the final product. This means that users don’t need to know HTML or coding; instead, they can work with a graphic interface where they can directly manipulate the design and see changes in real-time. WYSIWYG editors are commonly found in website builders, content management systems, and document editors, making them accessible for users of all skill levels.
For more on WYSIWYG editors, check out: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WYSIWYG