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Types of Websites
Basic website design types their purpose, scope and structure
The Design of Various Types and Styles of WebsitesThere are several types of websites on the Internet each specializing in a particular service or use. Some are selling something, some are presenting a point of view and some just want to share their knowledge with others.The important thing is that your website has a focused theme and message which is germain to your visitors intrests.Here we will be looking at the design of various types and styles of websites although the basic principles would apply to any type of site.
Ask yourself these questionsIf you have a website on the internet, or are planning to build one, I am sure that you are creating it for a reason. Ask yourself these questions:
- Are you selling something?
- Do you want to tell something of yourself or your organization?
- How about teaching something or entertaining someone?
There is a category into which you fitWhatever your goal may be there is a category into which you fit. Checking the website descriptions below will help in you decide on the type of site that you want to build.Basic types of websites on the internet
- Commercial Website
The purpose of this type of website is to sell products or services. Commercial websites are used for promoting a business or service and are among the most common type of website on the internet. The Internet address often ends with .com.
- Personal Website
The purpose of this type of website is to provide information about an individual or group. This type of website is run by an individual or a small group (such as a family) that contains information or any content that the individual wishes to include. The Internet address has a variety of endings.
- Organizational Website
The purpose of this type of website is to advocate an individuals opinion or a groups point of view. A website where persons with similar interests communicate with each other, usually by chat or message boards. The Internet address often ends with .org.
- Educational Website
The purpose of this type of website is to provide information about an educational establishment or to present information in an educational manner. The Internet address ends in .edu.
- Entertainment Website
The purpose of this type of website is to entertain and provide amusement. The Internet address often ends with .com.
- News Website
The purpose of this type of website is to provide information about current events, dedicated to dispensing news and commentary. The Internet address often ends with .com.
- Blog
A website that is used to log online readings or to post online diaries; may include discussion forums or chat rooms. The Internet address has a variety of endings.
- Hybrid Website
Many websites are a mixture of types. For example, a business web site may promote the businesses products, but may also host informative documents, such as white papers or provide news for it's visitors. Remember, information is the soul of the internet and if used wisely articles and informational pieces are a good hook to bring in visitors.
Sub-categoriesThere are also numerous sub-categories to the ones listed above. For example, a fan site may be a vanity site on which the administrator is paying homage to a celebrity. Another example would be a hobby site where the webmaster shares their knowledge with other like minded individuals and through forums or chat rooms creates a dialogue with them. |
Misc. notes on website typesSome websites act as vehicles to communicate with other people via webchat or in the form of a blog. These personal sites are among the most popular on the web.
Many business websites have the appearance of brochures. They are simple and without frills, communicating some simple message or product.
Large websites are constrained by architectural limits (e.g. the computing power dedicated to the website).Very large websites, such as Yahoo!, Microsoft, Google and most other very large sites employ several servers and load balancing equipment, such as Cisco Content Services.
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