The World Wide Web: A Universe of Websites

The internet is vast and ever-growing, filled with countless websites serving a multitude of purposes! From simple online portfolios to complex e-commerce platforms, the type of website you choose will depend heavily on your goals and target audience. Let's explore some of the most common website types:

1. Personal Websites/Blogs

• Purpose: Showcase your personality, share your thoughts and experiences, build an online presence, and connect with others.

• Features: Often include a blog section, an "About Me" page, a portfolio, and contact information!

• Examples: Personal blogs, online portfolios for artists, writers, or freelancers.

2. Business Card Websites:

• Purpose: Promote products or services, provide information about your company, generate leads, and drive sales.

• Features: Include information about your company, products/services, contact information and a contact form.

• Examples: Company websites, landing pages, local business websites.

3. E-commerce Websites:

• Purpose: Sell products or services online.

• Features: Include product catalogs, shopping carts, secure payment gateways, order tracking, and inventory management systems.

  
  

4. Portfolio Websites:

• Purpose: Showcase your work, whether it's photography, graphic design, writing, or any other creative field.

• Features: High-quality images and videos of your work, testimonials, and contact information.

• Examples: Photographer portfolios, designer portfolios, writer portfolios

5. Educational Websites:

• Purpose: Provide educational resources, courses, and information.

• Features: Articles, videos, quizzes, online courses, and forums.

• Examples: Online learning platforms like Coursera and Udemy, educational websites for schools and universities.

6. Non-profit Websites:

• Purpose: Raise awareness for a cause, fundraise, and provide information about their mission and activities.

• Features: Information about the organisation's mission, volunteer opportunities, donation options, and news and events.

• Examples: Websites for charities, non-profit organisations, and social impact organisations.

This is just a glimpse into the diverse world of websites. The possibilities are truly endless, limited only by your imagination and creativity.

Jess.