Week 3 material covered a wide array of basic web information, including how a URL works, search engines and navigating the internet. The different types of websites was very well explained and made it clear that the internet has so much to offer. The first type of website is a portal which provides services all in one place, an example of a portal is Yahoo.com. Many people are familiar with news websites, they include articles and stories much like CNN or CNBC do. Next are informational websites, they are usually government websites that can provide information of the budget, taxes, census data etc. Educational websites are also abundant on the internet, they provide structured learning like cooking a meal or learning how things work.
Entertainment websites are very popular among Americans, here individuals can get the latest gossip and news on celebrities and popular entertainment. Blog websites have taken over the internet, this is where an individual writes basically a diary or journal about his or her life. Over the past few years, wiki websites have become extremely popular. A wiki is a"collaborative website that allows users to create, add to, modify or delete web site content via their web browser", an example of this is www.wikipedia.org. The most recent craze that has taken over the internet are online social networking sites like facebook.com and myspace.com. These websites allow individuals to stay in contact with old friends, meet new friends and inform friends of whats on their mind.
Knowing the different types of websites is key in a business environment. If an individual needs to find a certain piece of information it will be much easier to find if they know where to go and exactly what they are looking for. By knowing the different types of websites, users will know what is available and exactly what each website will provide them with.
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