Types of Websites

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E-commerce Websites

Allow users to browse products, add them to a cart and pay safely online.

Portfolio Websites

Showcase personal work, skills and projects.

Blogging Websites

Share articles with categories, tags and comments.

Social Networking Websites

Connect users through profiles and messaging.

News Websites

Provide current stories with headlines and search tools.

Educational Websites

Offer lessons, quizzes and study materials.

Corporate Websites

Present company information and services.

Websites can serve many different purposes, but all share the goal of providing information or services to specific audiences. Each type of website—such as e-commerce, portfolio, blog, social network, news, educational or corporate—has its own structure, features and functionality. While e-commerce sites focus on transactions and security, educational and news websites focus on content delivery and accessibility. Portfolio and corporate sites highlight identity and credibility. Understanding the differences between these website types helps designers plan domains, hosting, content and target audience effectively, ensuring that every site is functional, secure and user-friendly.