Different Types of Websites Explained
When working with web designers it is easy to get lost in all the jargon. For example:
Designer: “Would you like your quotation to include an CMS quote or do you want XHTML compatibility?”
Customer: “Umm… yes?”
The more you know about what you want, the better the end product is going to be and the better deal you are going to get. So let’s have a look at the six major types of websites and their typical features.
1. Static Website
Pros: Cheap to build
Cons: Expensive to maintain
Used by: Start ups and small service based businesses
A static website is the most common website for small businesses. The word ‘static’ refers to way the information on a web page is loaded. The best way to explain this is to compare a ‘static’ photo gallery with a ‘dynamic’ photo gallery…
