Website

Computer Hope websiteA website, or web site, is a central location of various web pages that are all related and can be accessed by visiting the home page using a browser. For example, the Computer Hope website address is: http://www.computerhope.com. In the image to the right, is an example of how the Computer Hope website looked in 2011.

When was the first website created?

The first web site was built at CERN by Tim Berners-Lee and put online August 6, 1991.

Should I use "website" or "web site" when writing?

Most style guides suggest using "website" instead of "web site" in all forms of writing.

What is the difference between a website and web page?

A website refers to a central location that contains more than one web page. For example, Computer Hope is considered a website, which contains thousands of different pages. However, this page you're reading now is considered a web page on Computer Hope.

Related pages

Also see: Dynamic website, Internet, Internet definitions, Portal, Static website, Web design, Web page