A website is a collection of related web pages that are available on the internet under one domain name.

It contains information, images, videos, and other content that users can access using a web browser like:

Google Chrome

Mozilla Firefox

Microsoft Edge

In simple words:
A website is an online place where information is stored and accessed through the internet.

Example:
When you open www.amazon.in, you are visiting a website.

A website is a group of interconnected web pages stored on a web server and accessed through the internet using a domain name.

WHAT IS DOMAIN?

A Domain Name is the unique address of your website that people type into a browser to visit your site.

Example:

• google.com

• amazon.in

When you type a domain in a browser like Google Chrome, the website opens.

 Structure of a Domain

Example: www.example.com

• www = Subdomain

• example = Domain name

• .com = Extension (TLD)

 Types of Domain Extensions

Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD)

• .com

• .org

• .net

• .info

Country Code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD)

• .in (India)

• .us (USA)

• .uk (United Kingdom)

 Where to Buy a Domain?

Domains are purchased from domain registrars like:

• GoDaddy

• Namecheap

• BigRock

You need to renew your domain every year.

WHAT IS WEB HOSTING?

Web Hosting is a service that stores your website files (HTML, CSS, images, videos, database) on a server so that people can access your website through the internet.

Hosting stores:

• Website code

• Images

• Videos

• Database

• Emails

 Types of Hosting

Shared Hosting

• Multiple websites share one server

• Low cost

• Best for beginners

 VPS Hosting

• Virtual Private Server

• More control

• Medium traffic websites

 Dedicated Hosting

• Full server for one website

• High performance

• Expensive

• Cloud Hosting

• Uses multiple connected servers

• Fast and scalable

 Popular Hosting Companies

• Hostinger

• Bluehost

• SiteGround                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

A] WEBSITE SOFTWARE

When we create a website, we use different types of website software.
Website software helps in designing, developing, managing, and running websites.

 Website software can be divided into different categories based on purpose.

1) Content Management System (CMS)                                                                                                                                                      A CMS is software that allows you to create and manage website content without coding.

2) E-Commerce Website Software                                                                                                                                                     This software is used to create online stores and manage products, payments, and orders.

3) Website Builder Software                                                                                                                                                           Website builders allow users to create websites using drag-and-drop tools without coding knowledge.

4) Front-End Development Software                                                                                                                                                            Software used to design the visible part of the website (UI).

5) Front-End Development Software                                                                                                                                                            Software used to design the visible part of the website (UI).

6) Back-End Development Software                                                                                                                                                             Software used to manage server-side operations, database, and logic

B) WEBSITE WIREFRAME

A wireframe is a basic visual layout or blueprint of a website.
It shows:

• Structure of the page

• Placement of elements

• Navigation flow

• Content sections

 Wireframe does NOT include colors, images, or final design.
It only focuses on structure and layout.

Think of it like:
Wireframe = Skeleton of a Website

Before designing in tools like Figma or Adobe XD, designers create wireframes.

Wireframes are mainly divided into 3 main types based on detail level.

1)Low-Fidelity Wireframe (Low-Fi)                                                                                                                                                                 A simple and rough layout of a website drawn with basic shapes and lines.

2) Mid-Fidelity Wireframe (Mid-Fi)                                                                                                                                                                A more detailed version of wireframe with proper spacing and layout structure.

3) High-Fidelity Wireframe (High-Fi)                                                                                                                                                            A detailed wireframe that looks close to the final website design.