Basic Types of Websites

Hello Everyone,

How’s your web business going?  What type of website did you create?  Are you selling something?  Are you sharing information about yourself or your organization?  Perhaps you decided to teach something or provide entertainment?  Take a look at the list below to see which category best describes your site.  

Basic types of websites on the internet

Commercial Website

This website is one of the most common types on the internet.  Its purpose is to sell products or services. Commercial websites are used for promoting a business or service.

Organizational Website

An organizational website should not be confused with a company or commercial website.  The intent of an organizational website is to encompass the interests and opinions of a niche group and is created solely for that purpose.  In this type of website people with similar interests communicate with each other, usually by chat or message boards. 

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 such as information on a hobby, i.e. coin or stamp collecting.

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.  It should focus on high quality content to enrich the learning experience of its readers.  

Entertainment Website

The purpose of this type of website is to entertain and provide amusement.  Examples:  celebrity websites; military leaders; famous pets; music downloads; and many more possibilities.   

News Website

This type of website is used to provide information about current events, dedicated to dispensing news and commentary.

Blog

A blog is a website that is used to log online readings or to post online diaries; may include discussion forums or chat rooms. 

Blogs often provide commentary or news on a particular subject; however, some function as more personal online diaries.  A typical Blog combines text, images, and links to other blogs, web pages, and other media related to its topic.

Combination Website

Some 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 its visitors.  Remember, information is the soul of the internet and if used wisely articles and informational pieces are a good way to get visitors to your site and to keep them coming back. 

Other Types

There are also numerous sub-categories to the ones listed above.  The above information is intended to help you get started.  Or, if you already have a website and it’s not producing the desired results, you may want to go back and reanalyze your site to see if you have a specific focus for your site and if the content supports your purpose.  

 

Wishing You Much Success,

Carolyn

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