Core Concepts
AI Credits
Think of credits like fuel for your car. Every time you ask Fimo’s AI to create something new (like a new page, generate an image, or write content), it uses credits. Credits power the AI that builds your website. Small edits like fixing typos or swapping images don’t use credits, but creating new content does. Like using gas for a road trip (creating new content) but not for moving furniture around your house (small edits).Preview
Your private workspace where you can safely experiment with your website before making it public. Your live website stays unchanged until you’re ready to publish. Like a construction site where you can try ideas without changing the actual house.Production
Your live, public website that visitors can see and find on search engines. This is the “real” version of your website that people actually visit. It only changes when you decide to publish updates from your Preview. Like the finished house that guests can visit, versus the blueprint you’re still working on.Project
Each website you build in Fimo is called a “project.” Think of it as one complete website with its own content, images, and settings. Projects keep your websites separate and organized. Changes to one project never affect your other projects. Like having separate folders for different photo albums, each one is independent and organized.Organization
Your workspace where you manage all your projects and team members. It’s like your company or team headquarters. Organizations help you collaborate with others, manage multiple projects, and control who has access to what. Like a company office where different teams work on different projects, but everyone reports to the same organization.Content Management
CMS (Content Management System)
A built-in system that stores and organizes all the text, images, and links on your website in one central place. Instead of searching through messy files, everything is neatly organized. You can edit content without needing a developer, and it scales easily as your site grows. Like a digital filing cabinet where all your documents are labeled and easy to find.Collections
Containers that define the structure of your content, like “Blog posts” or “Team members.” Each collection has a set of fields (title, image, description, etc.). Collections help you organize similar types of content and keep your website structured as it grows. Like having different types of forms, a “Contact Form” collection might have fields for name, email, and message.Entries
Individual pieces of content within a collection. For example, one blog article or one team member profile. Entries are the actual content that appears on your website. You can edit them individually while keeping the overall structure organized. Like individual business cards in a business card holder, each one is unique, but they all follow the same format.Assets
Your media library where all images, videos, and files are stored and organized. You can upload once and reuse images across your entire website. Fimo automatically generates captions and alt text for better SEO. Like a photo album where you can organize pictures into folders and use the same photo in multiple places.Design and Development
Responsive Design
Your website automatically adapts to look great on phones, tablets, and computers. People visit websites from different devices. Responsive design ensures your site looks perfect everywhere. Like designing a doorway that works for people walking, biking, or driving, it adapts to different needs.Code
The technical instructions that tell your website how to look and work. Fimo generates this code automatically, but you can view and edit it if needed. Even though Fimo handles the coding, you can still customize your website by editing the code directly. Like the blueprint of a house, most people don’t need to read it, but it’s there if you want to make specific changes.Style Panel
A visual editor that lets you change fonts, colors, spacing, and other design elements without writing code. You can customize your website’s appearance without needing technical skills. Like using a paint program to change colors and fonts in a document.Edit Mode
Update text, images, and styles directly in the Preview without using AI credits. Changes save to the CMS and Media Library and appear instantly in Preview. Like rearranging furniture and repainting a room in your model house before showing it to guests.Publishing and Deployment
Deployment
The process of making your website live and accessible to the public. This is how your private work becomes a public website that people can visit. Like opening a store to customers after you’ve finished setting up the displays.Domain
Your website’s address on the internet, like “mybakery.com” or “myproject.fimo.site”. Without a domain, people can’t find your website. It’s like having a house without an address. Like your home address, it tells people exactly where to find you.Subdomain
The free default address your site gets on Fimo, such asyourproject.fimo.site. You can keep it or add a custom domain later.
Like using your building’s main address with your apartment number until you install your own street sign.
Custom Domain
Your own personalized website address instead of the default Fimo address. Makes your website look more professional and branded to your business. Like having your own business sign instead of just a house number.Read‑only Snapshot
The frozen copy of your site that Fimo creates when you publish. Production serves this snapshot, so your live site stays stable until the next publish. Like a final photo of your house before the open house starts, unchanged until the next shoot.Collaboration
Real-time Collaboration
Multiple people can work on the same project simultaneously, seeing each other’s changes instantly. Teams can work together efficiently without conflicts or confusion about who’s making what changes. Like multiple people editing the same document in Google Docs, but for website building.Comments
A way for team members to leave feedback and suggestions directly on your website preview. Makes it easy to gather feedback and collaborate without losing track of suggestions. Like sticky notes on a draft document, but digital and organized.Roles and Permissions
Different levels of access for team members: some can only view, others can edit, and some can manage everything. Keeps your project secure while allowing appropriate access for different team members. Like giving different keys to different people, some open the front door, others can access the office, and some can open everything.Invitations
Send an email invite to add someone to your organization or project. You choose their role when inviting. Like handing someone a keycard programmed with the doors they’re allowed to open.SEO and Optimization
SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
Techniques that help your website appear in search results when people search for relevant topics. Without SEO, your website is like a house in the middle of nowhere with no directions. With SEO, people can find you easily. Like putting up signs and a map so people can find your business.Alternative Text
Descriptive text that explains what an image shows, helping search engines understand your content. Makes your website accessible to people using screen readers and helps with SEO. Like describing a photo to someone who can’t see it.Meta Description
A short summary of your webpage that appears in search results. Helps people decide whether to click on your website when they see it in search results. Like a movie trailer that gives people a preview of what they’ll see.AI and Prompting
Prompt
Instructions you give to Fimo’s AI to create or modify your website. Clear prompts get better results and use fewer credits. It’s how you communicate with the AI. Like giving clear directions to a contractor about what you want built.Prompt Engineering
The skill of writing effective prompts that get the results you want from AI. Better prompts mean faster results, fewer wasted credits, and output closer to your vision. Like learning to give clear, specific instructions to get exactly what you want.Vibe Coding
Building websites by describing what you want and guiding AI step by step, rather than writing code yourself. Makes website building accessible to people without technical skills while still giving you full control. Like describing your dream house to an architect instead of drawing blueprints yourself.Workflow and Management
History
A time machine feature that lets you go back to previous versions of your website if something goes wrong. Protects your work and gives you confidence to experiment, knowing you can always undo changes. Like having multiple saved versions of a document so you can always go back to an earlier version.Workflow
The step-by-step process of building and managing your website in Fimo. Understanding the workflow helps you use Fimo efficiently and get the best results. Like following a recipe, knowing the steps helps you cook better.Iteration
The process of making small improvements to your website over time. Websites are rarely perfect on the first try. Iteration helps you refine and improve your site. Like revising an essay, you write a draft, then improve it step by step.Billing and Credits
Free Plan
Fimo’s basic plan that includes a certain number of AI credits each month. Gives you a way to try Fimo and build your first website without any cost. Like a free trial that includes some usage credits to get you started.Premium Plan
A paid plan designed for growing sites and teams. Includes more monthly AI credits, unlimited projects (public and private), and higher bandwidth so you can scale without worrying about limits. Today it’s $25/month with 25,000 credits and 100 GB bandwidth, with more available as add‑ons. Like moving from a starter apartment to a larger home, more rooms and more power for what you need.Enterprise Plan
Custom plan for organizations that need advanced security, compliance, and support. Tailored resources, SSO and SLAs, and dedicated help so large teams can run reliably at scale. Like commissioning a custom-built estate with gated security and staff, made to your exact needs.Bandwidth
The monthly amount of traffic your site can serve. Larger plans include more bandwidth, and you can pay for extra if you go beyond your included amount. Like the width of the roads to your house, more lanes handle more visitors smoothly.Overages
If you exceed included credits or bandwidth, the extra usage is billed automatically on your next invoice. Like paying a bit more on your utilities bill when you use extra water or electricity.Usage Notifications
Alerts that warn you when you’re close to limits (for example, at 85% and 100%) so you can upgrade or manage usage. Like a gauge on your dashboard telling you the fuel is running low before a trip.Referral Program
A system where you earn credits by inviting friends to use Fimo. Helps you get more credits while sharing Fimo with people who might benefit from it. Like a referral bonus at a job, you get rewarded for bringing in good people.Billing
How you pay for additional credits or upgraded plans when you need more than the free tier provides. As your website grows, you might need more credits for additional features and content. Like upgrading your phone plan when you need more data.Getting Started Concepts
Quickstart
A simple, three-step process to get your first website online with Fimo. Gets you from idea to live website in just a few minutes, perfect for beginners. Like a “getting started” guide that takes you from zero to having a working website.Beginner’s Guide
A comprehensive introduction to website building concepts, written for people with no technical background. Helps you understand not just how to use Fimo, but the broader concepts of website building. Like a “Website Building 101” course that explains everything in simple terms.Templates
Pre-made website designs and structures that you can customize for your needs. Gives you a starting point so you don’t have to build everything from scratch. Like using a house blueprint as a starting point for your custom home.This glossary covers the main concepts in Fimo. As you use the platform more, you’ll discover additional features and capabilities. The key is to start with the basics and gradually explore more advanced features as you become comfortable with the platform.