Types of Web Site

Web sites range from simple 2 or 3 page sites with little interactivity to huge multimedia affairs costing tens if not hundreds of thousands of pounds. But most fall into one of the following categories:

• Brochureware - informing the visitor about a company's products or services.
• E-commerce sites - where the visitor can purchase goods or services directly over the Internet.
• Special-interest sites - such as clubs, trade bodies, or hobby sites.
• News sites - widespread distribution of useful or interesting information download sites - sites that supply software such as games or music either free or at a charge.

Each type needs different and specific components that affect the price and complexity of the site. For the do-it-yourself web designer using standard web-space suppliers brochureware is likely to be the most viable option.