Website, also known as an online presence or web-page, is an information resource on the World Wide Web which typically consists of one or more webpages, and can be accessed by computers connected to the Internet. It may include text, images, videos, and other information that is relevant to its audience.
The term website was first coined by Tim Berners-Lee in 1994, who established the first public website, “The World Wide Web” at CERN. It began as a repository of information about the internet and its use. In subsequent years, website technology has been developed and refined to make websites and web-pages more accessible, interactive, and visually pleasing.
Websites are composed of a collection of webpages, which often include HTML (hypertext markup language) documents, which define the structure and content of a website. Other components of a webpage may include formats such as JavaScript, which can help make webpages more interactive.
Website design and development is typically the responsibility of a webmaster, who often also maintains and manages the website. It can involve a wide variety of tasks, such as creating HTML code and formats, creating graphics, configuring web servers, and setting up security protocols.
Websites have become an essential tool for businesses and organizations, providing information about their products and services as well as allowing customers to shop and interact with them. Additionally, websites have become an important forum for individuals to express their opinions, share information, and build communities.
In the context of computers, a website can be considered both an online presence and a software application, where a user can access and interact with content. Many websites also provide features such as search, messaging, and applications.
