Types of Websites:-
Website: A website is a set of related web pages containing content such as text, images, video,audio, etc. A website is hosted on at least one web server, accessible via a network such as the Internet through an Internet address known as a Uniform Resource Locator (Domain name).
Website: A website is a set of related web pages containing content such as text, images, video,audio, etc. A website is hosted on at least one web server, accessible via a network such as the Internet through an Internet address known as a Uniform Resource Locator (Domain name).
Websites can be classified majorly:
1.
As per their Functionality
2.
As per their Purpose
1.
Based on functionality:
a)
Static website: A static website is one in which content does’nt changes or
can not be changed without changing the source code.
Features:
Content is static. i.e. the information does
not change over time .
Easier to develop.
Can be created in no
time.
Uses html & CSS
(content styling sheets).
b)
dynamic website: A dynamic is one which generally comes with a CMS and content
changes time to time and even a end user can upload or download some content.
Features:
1.
Content is dynamic. i.e. the information does change over
time.
2.
Takes longer time to develop.
3.
Require a lot of coding.
4.
Uses various languages like PHP, ASP.net & scripts.
5.
c)
Responsive website: Responsive Web Design
(RWD)
is an approach to web design in which a site is crafted to provide an optimal
viewing experience—easy reading and navigation with a minimum of resizing,
panning, and scrolling—across a wide range of devices (from desktop computer
monitors to mobile phones)
2.
Based on purpose:
a)
Personal websites:
·
Resume sites
·
Artwork sites
·
Hobby sites
b)
Informational websites:
·
Blogs
·
Directories
·
Question and Answers
·
Forums
·
Wikis
·
Portals
c)
E-commerce websites:
Electronic commerce websites, commonly known as e-commerce
websites, are associated with buying and selling of products or services
over internet
d)
Social networking
websites: A site
where users could communicate with one another and share media, such as
pictures, videos, music, blogs, etc. with other users. These may include games
and web applications.
e)
Business/corporate
websites: A corporate website or corporate
site is
an website operated by a business or other private enterprise such as
a charity or nonprofit
foundation. Corporate sites
differ from electronic
commerce, portal,
or sites in that they provide information to the public about the company
rather than transacting or providing other services.