What is a Website?
A website is a bunch of pages stored on a computer somewhere else, which your computer asks to see.
Think of it like this
It's like a book kept in a library far away — you ask for a page, and it sends you a copy.
What's happening
Summary
A website is information sent from another computer to yours.
A Closer Look
A website is like a building in a city. The domain name (like google.com) is the street address, the homepage is the front entrance, and each page is a different room with specific purposes. Just as you might visit different stores or offices in a building, you navigate between pages on a website.
Common Misconceptions
- A website and a web app aren't always different — a complex website is often just called a web app.
- You don't need to know coding to create a website — many tools let you build one visually.
- A website doesn't disappear when you close the tab — it stays on the server, ready for the next visitor.
How it connects
A website is where HTML, CSS, and JavaScript all come together:
Try it yourself
Press F12 on any website to open DevTools. Switch between the Elements, Styles, and Console tabs to see the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript all working together.