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Website is a Collection of Web Pages Connected to the Internet, Understand its Functions and How to Access it

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Kapanlagi.com - The advancement of information technology has developed rapidly. This technological development is further supported by the emergence of the internet. It cannot be denied that the internet has brought many new things, one of which is the emergence of new terms such as websites. In general, a website is a central page connected to the internet.

In this digital era, websites are terms that are no longer unfamiliar. The term website is commonly mentioned and used in daily life. Websites that contain a variety of information are also accessed by the public according to their needs. For example, news websites are accessed to access information.

In addition to the brief explanation above, there are still other important things to know about websites. What are they? Summarized from various sources, here is an in-depth review of the definition of a website.

1. Definition of Website

Another name for a website is a site. A website is often defined as a collection of interconnected web pages accessed using a browser and associated with a domain. Website or web is also known as the World Wide Web. Nowadays, websites have become an important and significant part of internet technology.

Basically, a website is an internet server system that can load documents with a specific format, called HTML (HyperText Markup Language). This format can be used to support other types of documents as well as graphic, audio, and video files in the form of links.

In today's digital era, websites are used for various purposes and needs. Therefore, in practice, websites can be managed by individuals or organizational groups for various purposes and goals, such as for business, education, and so on. Nowadays, websites are also known to have many variations, including educational sites, news sites, forums, social media sites, e-commerce sites, and so on.

2. Website Function

A website is the most important part of utilizing internet technology. Websites are used according to the needs, interests, and goals of the administrator. A website can be functional for various purposes, such as educational sites, news sites, forums, social media sites, e-commerce sites, and others. The features within a website can also be customized by the administrator to suit the needs and goals of creating the website. 

3. What is a Domain?

In the section on understanding websites, the term domain was mentioned. So, what is a domain? How important is the existence of a domain in a website? In essence, a domain is the address of a site or website. The basic form of a domain is numbers, often referred to as an IP address. However, in the end, domains use words that are easier to remember, rather than having to memorize a series of numbers.

A website administrator is free to choose and use a desired domain. Examples of domains include .com, .edu, .co.id, .gov, .org, and so on. However, there are some domains that are specialized and require special permission to use, such as edu, .gov, .go.id, and various other important extensions.

4. How to Access a Website

A website is a collection of web pages that use HTML language. This means that to access documents or other information on a website, it can only be done within an internet network. The use of HTML language allows users to access a website through a specific link. Typically, a website uses the HTTP protocol to send data and share information.

In addition, the way to access a website is by utilizing a browser application, such as Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox. Through a browser application that is connected to a link, users can access web pages and documents.

The way to do this is by opening a browser application, then typing the website address by entering the URL in the site address column at the top. However, if the address or URL of the website to be accessed is not known, we can find it by using a search engine on the internet.

5. Types of Websites

As mentioned earlier, websites are now commonly used. Websites have been maximally utilized for various needs and purposes. In fact, the number of websites on the internet is countless.

As websites evolve, they are known to have various types based on their utility. For example, websites can be in the form of forums, web-based emails, blogs, search engines, and so on. In addition, based on their utilization or purpose of creation, websites are also categorized into several groups, such as news websites, educational websites, e-commerce websites, government websites, and many more.

Those are some of the reviews about websites being a collection of web pages connected on the internet. Hopefully, it is useful and can broaden your knowledge!

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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