Lesson 1: Understanding Websites: What are They?

🎯 Objective:

By the end of this lesson, you will:

Understand the basic definition and purpose of a website.
Recognize different types of websites (personal, business, blog, etc.).
Begin to identify the kind of website you want to create.

🧠 Key Concepts:

🔹 What Is a Website?

A website is a collection of digital pages and content accessed through the internet.
It can display text, images, videos, forms, and interactive elements.
Every website has a domain name (e.g., yourname.com) and is hosted on a server.

🔹 Why Do Websites Matter?

They are essential tools for communication, branding, education, entertainment, and commerce.
A website is often the first impression people have of you or your business.

🔹 Types of Websites:

Type	Purpose	Example
Personal/Portfolio	Showcasing your work or personal projects	Artist portfolio, résumé site
Blog	Sharing ideas, articles, or daily content	Lifestyle blog, tech reviews
Business	Promoting services and building credibility	Salon, law firm, local shop
E-commerce	Selling products or services online	Clothing store, handmade goods
Non-profit	Raising awareness or donations	Charity, advocacy group
Educational	Teaching or training users	Online courses, tutorial sites

🛠️ Activity:

Website Scavenger Hunt

Visit and explore at least 3 websites from different categories (e.g., a blog, a business, an online store).
Answer the following questions in your reflection journal:
- What is the purpose of this website?
- Who do you think it was made for?
- What features or pages stood out to you?

💬 Discussion Prompt:

“If you could build any type of website—no limits—what would it be and why?”

✅ Key Takeaways:

Websites are essential tools for reaching and connecting with an audience.
There are many types of websites, each serving a different goal.
The first step to building your own site is identifying its purpose and target audience.