Definition of a website

“A website is a collection of interlinked digital documents, hosted on a server, accessible via the World Wide Web through a unique domain name.”

A website is a digital system for publishing information, delivering services, or selling products via the internet — blending content, design, and technology.

Core components

  • Domain: Your address (example.com).
  • Hosting: Server resources delivered over HTTPS.
  • Front-end: HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
  • Back-end: Server logic and databases.
  • Content: Text, images, video.

How websites work

  1. Request: User opens a domain or link.
  2. Resolve: DNS maps domain to IP.
  3. Deliver: Server returns files via HTTPS.
  4. Render: Browser builds the page.

Types of websites

Static: Fixed pages. Dynamic: Database-driven. Web apps: SaaS and complex systems. Also: headless CMS, PWAs, SSGs.

Beginner’s key takeaways

  • Know the basics: Domain, hosting, content.
  • Plan structure: User- & crawler-friendly navigation.
  • Prioritize performance & security.

FAQs

What is a website? Interlinked documents on a server reachable by a domain.

What do I need? Domain, hosting, content; WordPress is a beginner-friendly CMS.

Quick start checklist

  • Choose a domain.
  • Select hosting with SSL and backups.
  • Install WordPress or other CMS.
  • Publish core pages and set up analytics.
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