websites

Websites are collections of related web pages that are identified by a domain name and hosted on web servers. They are accessed over the World Wide Web using the HTTP or HTTPS protocols and are built with a mix of markup, style, and scripting languages. The core technologies include HTML for structure, CSS for presentation, and JavaScript for client-side interactivity, while many sites rely on server-side languages and databases to deliver dynamic content.

A typical website has a homepage and an interconnected set of pages, assets, and data. It is hosted on a web server and reachable via a domain name registered with a registrar. Hosting options range from shared to virtual private, dedicated, and cloud services. Content can be managed with systems such as WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla, or produced as static sites with generators like Hugo or Jekyll. Websites may also be built as web apps that run in the browser and may interact with backend services via APIs.

Sites vary in purpose and scale, including personal portfolios, corporate sites, government portals, news outlets, e-commerce stores, blogs, forums, and educational platforms. Good design emphasizes clear navigation, fast loading, responsive behavior for mobile devices, and accessibility for people with disabilities, following standards such as WCAG.

Discovery often relies on search engines, links, and social sharing. Ongoing maintenance includes content updates, security patches, backups, and monitoring. Privacy, security (notably HTTPS), and compliance with applicable laws shape how websites are operated and perceived.

Organizations may also use analytics to measure usage and optimize performance while balancing user privacy.