{"id":15350,"date":"2019-04-30T09:35:27","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T16:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/?p=15350"},"modified":"2023-07-10T14:29:10","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T14:29:10","slug":"types-of-websites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/designing-websites\/types-of-websites\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Websites: 13 Most Popular &#038; Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every minute, there are as many as 380 websites being made with website builders. That&rsquo;s over six websites every single second! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With so many different websites out there, it makes sense to sort them all into many different &lsquo;types&rsquo;. Fortunately, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/designing-websites\/website-builder-templates\/\">website builder templates<\/a> can help you create any of these types of sites quickly and efficiently.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When talking about all the different types of websites, you could write a list that goes on forever &ndash; but we&rsquo;ve narrowed it down to the 13 most common instead. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The 13 most popular types of websites<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Blog &ndash;<\/strong> online journal or informational page that&rsquo;s regularly updated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Business <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; generic website detailing all areas of a business.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Brochure <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; one or two page-website displaying a company&rsquo;s basic information.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Crowdfunding <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; used for accepting &lsquo;pledges&rsquo; and donations for any given cause.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Ecommerce <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; website selling products or services.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Educational <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; usually an interactive website with educational information on any given topic.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Forum<\/strong> &ndash; a place for the sharing of user-generated content and voracious discussion and debate.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Media or Entertainment <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; regularly updated content on current affairs, sports, and entertainment.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Nonprofit <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; similar to business websites, but encouraging visitors to assist with any given cause.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Personal <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; online resume displaying your work experience and kills.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Portal <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; typically internal websites for schools or businesses where users log in to systems.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Portfolio <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ndash; online portfolio displaying your creative work.<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Static<\/strong> &ndash; an unchanging website ideal for conveying basic details or information.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"form-simple\" data-eventcategory=\"feedback\" data-eventaction=\"Email-Subscribe\">\n <form target=\"_blank\" class=\"form-subscribe\" id=\"form-subscribe\">\n\n <div class=\"form-loader\">\n <div class=\"spinner-box\">\n <span class=\"spin-loader\"><\/span>\n <p class=\"form-loader-text\">Verifying<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"form-subscribe-info\">\n <p class=\"form-subscribe-title\">Get More Expert Advice and Industry News Sent To Your Inbox<\/p>\n <p class=\"form-subscribe-subtitle\">Stay informed with extra tips and insights on industry trends delivered to you in our weekly newsletter.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"form-subscribe-box\">\n <div class=\"input-row input-row-text\">\n <input type=\"text\" class=\"form-control\" name=\"first_name\" placeholder=\"Name\" required>\n <span class=\"input-row-error\">Please fill in your name<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"input-row input-row-email\">\n <input type=\"email\" class=\"form-control\" name=\"email_address\" placeholder=\"Email Address\" required>\n <span class=\"input-row-error\">Please fill in your email<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"google-inline-captcha\">\n <div class=\"captcha-message\">\n <span class=\"btn-close\"><\/span>\n <span class=\"form-messages\"><\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <button class=\"form-subscribe-button btn btn-primary\" type=\"submit\" data-eventlabel=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15350\">\n Subscribe <\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n <p class=\"form-subscribe-privacy-policy\">\n By signing up to receive our newsletter, you agree to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.mvfglobal.com\/privacypolicy\/b649e\" title=\"Privacy Policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. You can <strong>unsubscribe<\/strong> at any time. <\/p>\n\n <\/form>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n 1. Blog <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_single_image image=&rdquo;15368&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A blog is a website that&rsquo;s regularly updated, run by one person or a small group, and is normally written in a laid-back style. <\/span>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of the content, when it comes to blogging, the world really is your oyster. Hell, there&rsquo;s even a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inahalfshell.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blog about oysters<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if your site won&rsquo;t be a blog, it&rsquo;s still a handy extra feature to add interest and authority to your site. Just make sure you&rsquo;re committed to keeping it fresh and updated &ndash; like Kiki, the Californian traveler behind the award-winning blog <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theblondeabroad.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Blonde Abroad<\/a> (pictured).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only does she regularly add new content &ndash; Kiki organizes her blog into different locations (Africa, Europe, Central America and more) and categories (including solo travel, female travel, and budget travel) &ndash; to appeal to different segments of her audience.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Top Tip! <\/h4>\n \n Make your blog easy to navigate, with categories allowing users to explore the blog content most relevant to their interests.<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]<strong>Find out more:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/blogging-platforms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Best Blogging Platforms<\/span><\/a> &ndash; Which is the best blogger?<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-websites\/how-to-start-a-blog\/\">How to Start a Blog <\/a> &ndash;&nbsp; The complete beginner&rsquo;s guide.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wordpress\/how-to-start-a-wordpress-blog\/\">How to Start a WordPress Blog<\/a> &ndash; WordPress knows best, but how does it work?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n 2. Business <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_single_image image=&rdquo;15376&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A business website is any kind of website that represents your business. Even small local businesses need a simple online presence (see &lsquo;Brochure&rsquo; below) to be taken seriously in today&rsquo;s digitally-minded world.<\/span>\n<p>One business website we love is award-winning creative agency <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ogilvy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ogilvy<\/a> (pictured). The website uses broad splashes of colour, bold text, and imagery that hogs the limelight &ndash; exuding authority, and accurately reflecting the clout and weight the huge agency has amongst its target market.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A website is one of the easiest ways to show what your business is all about, and find those all-important new customers. Your website should have an about page, and details of how people can find you. After that, the sky&rsquo;s the limit. Check out our &lsquo;Ecommerce&rsquo; section below for businesses that plan to sell directly through their website.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Top Tip! <\/h4>\n \n Blend on-brand text, color and imagery to convey your business&rsquo;s authority and expertise in the space.<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]<strong>Find out more:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-websites\/how-to-build-a-business-website\/\">How to Build a Business Website<\/a> &ndash; 8 easy steps to online success<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/small-business\/\">Best Small Business Website Builders<\/a> &ndash; Which one is right for you?<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-websites\/how-to-make-a-booking-website\/\">How to Make a Booking Website<\/a> &ndash; A beginner-friendly guide to help you set up bookings and appointments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n 3. Brochure <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_single_image image=&rdquo;15372&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When categorizing websites by functionality, a &lsquo;brochure&rsquo; website is the simplest type. Brochure websites typically only have a few pages, and are used by small businesses that need a simple online presence. They effectively act as an online brochure, giving an overview of what the business is, and how you can get in touch. The content on these websites is generally pretty &lsquo;static&rsquo; &ndash; that&rsquo;s to say it&rsquo;s rarely updated. <\/span>\n<p>For inspiration, check out impressive brochure website <a href=\"https:\/\/spacecarpenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Space Carpenter, LLC<\/a> (pictured) &ndash; a Manhattan-based general contracting company which uses images of its work, set against a background of vivid color, to draw attention to its portfolio.[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Top Tip! <\/h4>\n \n Include images of your products and services in your brochure website to draw attention to your portfolio &ndash; and the projects you&rsquo;re most proud of.<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]<strong>Find out more:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Get inspiration from this shortlist of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/designing-websites\/one-page-website-examples\/\">One Page Website Examples<\/a> which prove you don&rsquo;t need tons of pages for great web design!<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/small-business\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Business Website Builders<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Check out our pick of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/designing-websites\/informational-websites-examples\/\">Informational Website Examples<\/a> for inspiration!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n 4. Crowdfunding <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_single_image image=&rdquo;15380&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crowdfunding is the modern way to fund your idea. From the sublime to the ridiculous, crowdfunding was the secret to bringing everything from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/antsylabs\/fidget-cube-a-vinyl-desk-toy?ref=discovery_most_funded\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fidget cubes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/allidryer\/meat-soap-get-that-bacon-fresh-scent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meat soap<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to market. <\/span>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crowdfunding websites work by taking &lsquo;pledges&rsquo; of different amounts from lots of people, in order to hit the target amount needed to produce the product. Popular crowdfunding websites include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kickstarter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (pictured) and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdcube.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crowdcube<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Top Tip! <\/h4>\n \n Ensure your crowdfunding website makes it easy for users to create an account and start accepting donations.<\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n 5. Ecommerce <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_single_image image=&rdquo;15384&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An ecommerce website is any website that directly sells a product or service. Not to be confused with a business website, with an ecommerce website you can add products or services into your cart, and pay for them through the site.<\/span>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ecommerce makes up an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/379112\/e-commerce-share-of-retail-sales-in-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ever-increasing portion of sales<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the US. And, for some good inspiration, look no further than one of the leading ecommerce brands in the&nbsp;<em>world&nbsp;<\/em>&ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nike.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nike<\/a> (pictured). Nike harnesses its bold, instantly recognizable typography &ndash; set against a background overflowing with aesthetically-pleasing white space &ndash; to build a strong brand, and encourage its site&rsquo;s visitors to buy, buy, buy.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Top Tip! <\/h4>\n \n Harness white space and bold typography to draw attention to your ecommerce website&rsquo;s products.<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]<strong>Find out more:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/ecommerce-website-builders\/\">Best Ecommerce Website Builders<\/a> &ndash;&nbsp; Which platform should you sell with?<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/ecommerce-website-builders\/small-business-platforms\/\">Best Ecommerce Website Builders for Small Business<\/a> &ndash; Sell today and start growing.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/ecommerce-website-builders\/free-ecommerce-platforms\/\">Best Free Ecommerce Platforms<\/a>&nbsp;&ndash; Save while selling online.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-online-stores\/types-of-ecommerce-businesses\/\">Types of Ecommerce Businesses<\/a> &ndash; Learn more about the industry trends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n 6. Educational <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_single_image image=&rdquo;15388&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term &lsquo;educational&rsquo; covers a broad range of websites. <\/span>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educational websites use any combination of games, articles, videos and images to educate their audience. These might be geared towards fun learning for children, or offer courses to adults, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coursera<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (pictured) and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edx.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EdX<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>We particularly love Coursera&rsquo;s educational website. It uses bold CTA buttons to encourage conversations. And harnesses social proof &ndash; through featuring logos of its most prominent and relevant clients, including Google, Duke, and Imperial College London &ndash; to build trust and convey its expertise in the field.[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Top Tip! <\/h4>\n \n Use social proof &ndash; such as logos of your top clients and customer testimonials &ndash; to engender trust and authority.<\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n 7. Forum <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_single_image image=&rdquo;88861&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo;][vc_column_text]Forum websites are characterized by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/grow-online\/user-generated-content\/\"><em>user-generated<\/em> content<\/a> &ndash; and serve as an online platform for discussion and information sharing.\n<p>Users can create new threads or topics &ndash; then start conversations by posting messages within those threads. Forum websites typically split their content out into different categories or sections, making it easier for users to navigate and find discussions relevant to them: and promoting a structured, organized environment.<\/p>\n<p>The most famous example of a forum website is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reddit<\/a>. The site aggregates social news and content &ndash; and provides its users with a place to submit content such as text posts, images, links, and videos, which other users can vote on. With its iconic logo and orange\/white color scheme, Reddit&rsquo;s immediately recognizable as both a forum website &ndash; and a powerful brand.[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Top Tip! <\/h4>\n \n Make it easy for your forum websites users to start and contribute threads, and upload images and videos to stimulate conversation.<\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n 8. Media or Entertainment <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_single_image image=&rdquo;15392&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Media websites contain regularly updated content on current affairs, weather, sports and entertainment. News sites like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CNN<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (pictured) and entertainment sites like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ELLE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> both fall into this category. CNN is an especially excellent example of how to structure and organize the content of a media website: its layout and navigation makes it simple to locate the articles and galleries its users are most interested in.<\/span>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The content on media sites is <\/span><b>dynamic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meaning it&rsquo;s updated regularly. Big media sites will publish multiple articles and videos every single day. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Top Tip! <\/h4>\n \n Post regularly &ndash; no one likes old news!<\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n 9. Nonprofit <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_single_image image=&rdquo;15396&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo;][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonprofits may not be classed as businesses in the same way, but they still need a website. These will generally be quite simple, outlining what the nonprofit is about and showing visitors how they can get involved, donate, or support in some other way.<\/span>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonprofit websites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Greenpeace<\/a> often also have a function to collect email addresses, and to create a database of people interested in keeping in touch with the organization through newsletters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>For more info about our top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/designing-websites\/nonprofit-website-templates\/\">nonprofit website template<\/a> picks, check out our top 10. We&rsquo;ve also compiled the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/designing-websites\/nonprofit-website-examples\/\">nonprofit website examples<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/web-hosting\/nonprofit\/\">nonprofit web hosts<\/a> in these handy articles.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Top Tip! <\/h4>\n \n Add a function to collect email addresses to your nonprofit&rsquo;s websites, to cultivate an active, engaged community of followers.<\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n 10. Personal <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_single_image image=&rdquo;15432&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might have heard the phrase &lsquo;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/goldiechan\/2018\/11\/08\/10-golden-rules-personal-branding\/#6399f35a58a7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal brand<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&rsquo; bandied around, and having a website can form a huge part of this. Personal websites <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allow you to post pictures, share thoughts, or treat your site like a digital CV. You can even launch a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-websites\/personal-blog\/\">personal blog<\/a> if you have updates to share. The choice is yours!<\/span>\n<p>In the case of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmagannon.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Emma Gannon<\/a>&lsquo;s personal website (pictured) &ndash; a Sunday Times bestselling non-fiction author, award-winning novelist, podcaster &amp; creator &ndash; it&rsquo;s a case of &lsquo;all of the above&rsquo;.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, her personal website is <em>beautiful<\/em>. Contained stylized imagery of her and utilizing parallax scrolling to create an immersive, engaging experience, Emma&rsquo;s website draws you in &ndash; and encourages you to explore her life&rsquo;s work contained within.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, you don&rsquo;t need to be a creative (see &lsquo;Portfolio&rsquo; below) or a blogger (see &lsquo;Blog&rsquo; above) to benefit from having your own website &ndash; and you don&rsquo;t even need to spend any money making one.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Top Tip! <\/h4>\n \n Parallax scrolling is an excellent way of making your website stand out, and live long in the minds of your visitors&rsquo; memories.<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]<strong>Find out more:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-websites\/how-to-make-a-resume-online\/\">How to Make an Online Resume<\/a> &ndash; Build your reputation online today.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/resume\/\">Best Resume Builder Websites<\/a> &ndash; Create a killer resume online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n 11. Portal <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_single_image image=&rdquo;15428&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portal websites, like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/?p=us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yahoo!<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (pictured)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, bring together information from lots of different sites and present them in one place. In Yahoo&rsquo;s case, we&rsquo;re big fans, in particular, of its top menu bar. It allows its users to search for the content they&rsquo;re most interested in, sign in, view their latest notifications &ndash; and even access their email inbox in a click.<\/span>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Web portals can be internal websites for organizations like schools, or for big businesses. It&rsquo;s a centralized place to share news, training and updates, and for students or employees to access their emails and files. Users will need their own specific login to access these portals. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Top Tip! <\/h4>\n \n Make your portal website&rsquo;s top menu bar easy to use, and pack it with useful features and functionality to add value for your users.<\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n 12. Portfolio <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_single_image image=&rdquo;88857&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&rsquo;re a writer, artist or designer, you&rsquo;ll want to go one step further than a personal website &ndash; this is where a portfolio website can help. <\/span>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are a way for creatives to showcase their work to future employees, market themselves as freelancers, and generally get their name (and work) out into the big wide world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I&rsquo;ve actually made one of these types of websites myself! My website, <a href=\"https:\/\/robdbinns.contently.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rob Binns&rsquo;s Contently portfolio<\/a>, showcases my range of copywriting and articles in a vertical view that makes it easy for the visitor to view an image and a brief description of each project &ndash; then click through to see it live.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Top Tip! <\/h4>\n \n Ensure it&rsquo;s simple for your portfolio&rsquo;s viewers to access the live links of your projects &ndash; and include both an image, and a short description, of each to entice them to learn more.<\/div>\n[vc_column_text]<strong>Find out more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/portfolio\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Portfolio Website Builders<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n 13. Static <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_single_image image=&rdquo;88770&Prime; img_size=&rdquo;full&rdquo;][vc_column_text]The &lsquo;static&rsquo; style of website is characterized by its fixed and unchanging content, providing information that remains constant over time.\n<p>Unlike dynamic websites &ndash; which allow for interactive features and real-time updates &ndash; static websites typically present predetermined content that doesn&rsquo;t change based on user actions or inputs.<\/p>\n<p>Static websites are often typically used for displaying basic information: such as business contact details, company profiles, or product descriptions.<\/p>\n<p>One example of a static website (if a somewhat useless one!) is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.staggeringbeauty.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Staggering Beauty<\/a> (pictured). It features nothing more than a large worm, set against a background of hallucinogenic color, that wiggles and shimmies in time with the movement of your cursor. <em>(Warning: site contains flashing imagery, and isn&rsquo;t suitable for anyone with epilepsy.)<\/em>[\/vc_column_text]\n<\/p><div class=\"taco-highlighted-block primary\">\n \n <h4 class=\"title-block\">\n \n Top Tip! <\/h4>\n \n The information on your static website doesn&rsquo;t change. So making it beautiful to look at (and, in the case of Staggering Beauty, <em>unforgettable&nbsp;<\/em>to look at &ndash; is an excellent way of keeping it engaging.<\/div>\n\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n Types of Websites: Summary <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&rsquo;ve taken you on a whistle-stop tour of 13 of the most popular types of websites around today.<\/span>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the time it&rsquo;s taken you to read this article, around 1,997 new websites have been created. If you&rsquo;re yet to create yours, why wait? You can draw some inspiration from our picks:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The 13 most popular types of websites<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Blog.<\/strong> A regularly updated, casual stream of content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Business.<\/strong> A place for customers or clients to find more information about a business online.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Brochure.<\/strong> A simple, informational site that&rsquo;s particularly apt for small businesses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Crowdfunding.<\/strong> A fundraising site to help bring your ideas to life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Ecommerce.<\/strong> A site that sells a product or service directly.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Educational.<\/strong> A website that&rsquo;s made to help people learn things!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Forum.<\/strong> A place for discussion, debate, and sharing user-generated content.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Media or Entertainment.<\/strong> A site featuring regularly updated content on current events.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Nonprofit.<\/strong> A site that makes it easier for visitors to support the organization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Personal.<\/strong> A site that functions as a portfolio, a CV, or just a space for your thoughts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Portal.<\/strong> An organized presentation of information from across the web.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Portfolio.<\/strong> More in-depth than a personal website!<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Static.<\/strong> An unchanging website for evergreen information.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there a type of website you wish we&rsquo;d covered? Let us know in the comments!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Find out more:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/building-websites\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Build a Website: the Step-by-Step Guide to Easy Setup<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/designing-websites\/web-designer-tips\/\">Tips for Working with a Web Designer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n<section class=\"taco-content-section \" id=\"section-0\">\n <header class=\"taco-section-header no-number\">\n\n <div class=\"taco-section-heading\">\n <h2 class=\"taco-section-title primary\">\n \n Popular Ways of Building Websites <\/h2>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/header>\n\n \n\n [vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you have an idea of the different types of websites available, let&rsquo;s take a quick look at how they&rsquo;re built.<\/span>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to building a website, there are two different routes: <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>1. CMS<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first option is to build a website using a Content Management System (CMS), such as WordPress. You can do this yourself by downloading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/wordpress\/org-review\/\">WordPress<\/a> or another CMS system, buying a template, and building your site using code. You&rsquo;ll need to pay for a domain name, and to host your website too. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are advantages to building a site this way, but you&rsquo;ll need some technical know-how to get you there. If you choose to enlist a web designer to build your site, this is the route they&rsquo;ll probably choose.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. Website Builder<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website builders are online platforms that let users create their own website based on a selection of templates. You don&rsquo;t need to know how to code to use a website builder &ndash; they&rsquo;re generally really easy to use, and you&rsquo;ll pay a monthly fee to keep them going. They&rsquo;re perfect for business websites, ecommerce websites, blogs and portfolios. More complex websites &ndash; think portals and media sites &ndash; will most likely need to be built with a CMS system. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all website builders were created equal, though. And if you&rsquo;re going to commit to using one for your website, you&rsquo;ll want to know it&rsquo;s the best one for the job. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>That&rsquo;s where we can help.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&rsquo;ve carried out extensive research into website builders over the last few years. We paid for plans with all the biggest website builders, and got everyday people to use them and give us their feedback. We&rsquo;ve compared features, and compared prices too. Read our guide to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.websitebuilderexpert.com\/website-builders\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best website builders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see what we found. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text]\n <footer>\n <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/section>\n\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&rdquo;&rdquo;]Every minute, there are as many as 380 websites being made with website builders. That&rsquo;s over six websites every single second! 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