Nettisivustot

Nettisivustot, often referred to as websites, are collections of related web pages, including multimedia content, that are identified with a common domain name and published on at least one web server. They are accessible via the internet. The term "website" is a shorthand for "World Wide Web site."

Websites can be created and maintained by individuals, businesses, organizations, or governments. They serve a multitude of purposes, such as providing information, facilitating communication, selling products or services, entertainment, or education. The content of a website can range from simple text and images to complex interactive applications and streaming media.

The creation of a website involves several key components: domain name, which acts as a unique address on the internet; web hosting, which is the service that stores the website's files and makes them accessible online; and web design and development, which involves structuring, creating, and maintaining the website's content and functionality. Web pages are typically written in markup languages like HTML, and their appearance is often controlled using style sheet languages like CSS.

Websites are accessed through web browsers, such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge, by typing the website's domain name into the address bar or by clicking on a hyperlink. The internet's infrastructure allows these browsers to retrieve the website's files from the web server and display them to the user. The World Wide Web, invented by Tim Berners-Lee, is the system that enables access to these websites.