How to Make a Website: Knowing the Different Types of Websites

The initial step in learning how to make a website is understanding its function. There are generally three types of websites according to function, namely, personal website, informational website and business website. Identifying the function for which your website is created will guide you in building every aspect of your site. Find out the meaning of each type of website according to function so that you'll be guided in making your own website in the future.

Personal Website

A personal website is a type of website that promotes the person who owns it. In making a website like this, you should include the owner’s personal profile in a creative way. This includes, profession, education, interests, hobbies, skills, dreams, and so and so forth. An outstanding personal website is one which contains truthful and decent information regarding its owner.

Informational Website

An informational website is a type of website that aims to share and supply information about general or specific topics. The aim of the website is not to promote a person or a business. Rather, it is intended to provide unbiased information for the benefit of people who are searching information through the web. It is not fit to include names of products or services in an informational website where the reason for doing such is not specified.

Business Website

A business website is a type of website which is purposed to promote a business. A business website is alternatively termed as a marketing website. For marketing purposes, the name of the business, its product and/or services are mentioned severely or moderately in order for web searchers to know the merchandise and make a purchase. Still, a business website should be truthful even though it's a promotional one. 

Learning how to make a website is a process that requires time, effort, money and dedication. Understanding the function for which it is created is the initial step in learning how to make a website successfully.