Fact Sheet: Introduction to Websites and Webpages

Overview: Websites are collections of webpages accessible online, serving purposes like information, advocacy, or commerce. Webpages are individual pages (e.g., homepage, about page) with components like headers, navigation, content, and footers.

Key Concepts:

• Website: A set of interconnected webpages (e.g., Wikipedia).

• Webpage: A single page with specific content (e.g., “About Us”).

• Components: Navigation bar (menu), header (title/logo), content (text/images), footer (links/contact).

• Purpose: Inform (e.g., news), advocate (e.g., charity), sell (e.g., e-commerce). 

• Why It Matters: Understanding website structure is the foundation for creating user-friendly, effective websites.
  
  

Resources:

• Example: https://www.redcross.org