Siteinstelling

Siteinstelling is a Dutch IT term that refers to the configuration options that determine how a site behaves. In English, it is often described as site settings or site configuration. The term is used across websites, software applications, and online services to distinguish adjustable parameters from code and data.

Core elements commonly covered by siteinstelling include site identity (title, URL, logo), localization (language, locale, time zone), appearance (themes, layout), functionality (enabled features, modules), security (authentication, roles, permissions, access control), data management and privacy (data retention, backups), integrations (APIs and webhooks), and performance (caching, quotas) as well as logging and monitoring. Settings can be global or per-site in multi-site configurations, and they may be stored in configuration files, databases, or environment variables. Changes are typically made through an administration interface and may require appropriate permissions, testing, and approval before rollout. Version control and change management practices are common in more complex environments to support traceability and rollback if needed.

In practice, siteinstelling appear in content management systems, web frameworks, and enterprise software, where they govern how the site presents itself and interacts with users and services. Examples include adjusting the site title and language in a CMS, enabling or disabling modules, and configuring API endpoints for integrations. The concept is central to configuration management and site administration, aligning deployment, security, and user experience with organizational policies.