Let's look at some terminology that we'll need to know:
Website
A collection of internet accessible, interlinked web pages that share a single domain name or site address.Web page
This is a single document within a website. A web page can consist of text, images and links to other web pages. The pages are usually accessed via a menu along the top or side of the page. In the example below, this is the 'Home' page. Other pages, such as 'About' and 'Skills Fund' are linked from the menu at the top of the page.
Post
This is a specific type of web page usually found in blogs. They are similar to web pages, but are ordered by date, with the latest posts on top. A blog website can consist entirely of blog posts, with no webpages, but these are often personal websites. Business websites usually consist of web pages, but may add a blog which is regularly updated with current events.In the website above, clicking on 'News' will take the visitor to a blog of related news items. Note that the latest news is on top.
Portfolio
A type of website that is usually used to display a variety of products, images or projects.
Domain name
A website name or website address used to find a specific website on the internet e.g. example.com or example.lk. No two domain names can be exactly the same, so it is necessary to search for a unique domain name and have it registered to the business owner.Web host
A company that stores all the pages of your website and makes them available to computers connected to the internet. Think of it as a large apartment block that rents out various sized apartments, according to your needs.Parts of a website
Most websites have the following features:Homepage
The homepage of a website is usually the opening page, located at your domain name. Its goals are usually to:- Welcome visitors
- Immediately make it clear what you do
- Guide visitors further into the website
Header
The header of a website usually includes a title or logo and subtitle for the website, and often the navigation menu. The header is usually the same across all pages on a site, which reminds the user of the site he's visiting, and keeps a consistent design style for the site.Navigation menu
Unless the website consists only of a single page, a navigation menu is needed. This menu links the user to other pages of the website. It can be located anywhere on the website, though the top is the most common.Footer
The footer of a website is located at the bottom of the page and, like the header, is consistent across all pages. In general, the visual style of a website footer is very simple; the information typically appears in small, plain text.It may consist of copyright information, contact information, a map, links, opt-ins and social icons.
Summary
- Websites can include pages, posts or portfolios
- Websites consist of
- homepage
- header
- navigation menu
- footer