Currently, the Internet is the largest site for the production and distribution of digital information, of any kind and in any format. And its structure is based on the interconnection of web pages with different characteristics, in terms of the subject they address, the structure they display or the platform they use.
When you are in the process of creating a website, it is vitally important to know each of these characteristics. It will help you recognize what types of web pages exist and, consequently, you will be able to wisely select the one that best suits the objectives you want to achieve and your target audience.
What is a web page
A web page is a digital document that can contain text, video, images, sound, hyperlinks… that is published on the World Wide Web (WWW) and can be accessed through from web browsers.
Each page presents a type of format, a structure and a content on a certain topic. It represents a media for the communication of knowledge, ideas, publicity, news and any other type of information and, at the same time, constitutes a presentation card for the person, company or organization that creates it.
Types of web pages according to their construction
Mainly, the types of web pages are classified according to the structure or construction that their content displays, such as static or dynamic.
Static web page
Static web pages are basically informative and constitute an economical option to have a presence on the Internet. Among its features are:
- The information they show is permanent, that is, they have a fixed content.
- They do not offer the user the possibility to interact, so the user can only read the content.
- Its development does not require much time or enormous knowledge.
- Your information is on a server.
Dynamic web page
They are information pages, but with some interaction with users. Its main features are:
- Users can modify the content, as well as the appearance, through images, text or videos.
- More time and knowledge are needed for its creation.
- Its development entails a higher economic cost.
- Uses a database. There the registration of each user is stored.
Types of web pages according to their function
The types of web pages according to the theme can also be grouped according to the objective or function of the page:
- Blog. Here posts are published continuously and on a certain theme, with texts and multimedia resources. It is usual for one person to manage it, the blogger.
- Corporate. Their objective is to make a brand have a presence on the Internet. It usually contains information about the company and its products.
- Educational. These pages offer online training to users, through courses, seminars or other resources.
- Governmental. They inform citizens about the objectives, processes, and procedures of public administration institutions.
- Shops online. They are the types of web pages in which products/services are marketed. Trades of a brand. They allow you to place the order and connect to payment pages. E-commerce are created through various platforms.
- Catalogs. They are pages that contain detailed and classified information about the products/services of a brand. But they do not offer the purchase service.
- Forums. They deal with specific topics and allow the user to share their opinion, or the information they have, with the community.
- Download. It encompasses the types of web pages that offer users the ability to download documents, software, applications, or other tools.
- Search engines. They allow the user to make queries and, later, view a list with the best positioned pages on the internet, associated with said search.
- Social Networks. They allow you to create a personal profile to interact with other users through messages, private chats or publications with multimedia content. They are used for:
- Create friendships.
- Get closer to customers.
- Increase audience.
- Wikis. They are digital pages that allow users to both create and modify the content, always from the same browser.
- Landing pages. Also called landing pages, they aim to achieve some type of conversion, such as a subscription or a sale. They are accessed by clicking on an image, ad or a link.
- Streaming. They offer the user multimedia content, such as series or movies.
- Games. They contain online games, free or paid.
- News and information. Their objective is to provide users with recent news and current information on various topics. They also allow the reader to express their opinion.
- Services. They are the types of web pages created to advertise the services of agencies or professionals, in order to attract clients.
Types of web pages according to their technology
Types of web pages can be grouped according to the programming language they use. For example, they are widely used in various types of web pages:
- Dynamic web pages.
- JavaScript. It has the ability to exchange data with the server. It is used to implement interactive features to web pages, such as:
- Games.
- Animations.
- Events. For example, when entering data in forms or pressing buttons.
- PHP. Widely used in the type of dynamic web pages that need to interact with the database. Found at:
- Applications. Example, to increase loading speed, as used by Facebook.
- WordPress. To create the plugins that facilitate the customization of functions and keep the page updated.
- Pages of electronic commerce.
- Java. It is a very simple language. Although it was not originally created for web development, it is currently among the most widely used. In addition to being able to run on all types of hardware and being very secure, it is used for the creation of:
- Dynamic web pages.
- Spreadsheets.
- Mobile applications.
- Learning tools.
There are also other languages widely used, such as:
- Python.
- Ruby.
- Go.
- C.
- C#.
- C++, among others
The types of web pages that exist are diverse. Each one has its own functions or characteristics that make it suitable for a particular action or objective.
Before creating your digital page you must analyze and determine the concept, know exactly what you need and where you are going on the internet. Otherwise, it is likely that, after it is created, you will have to make changes.
A good option is to have the advice and assistance of professionals in programming and web design. At Doowebs we can help you, we are a team specialized in web development and positioning. We know how to project the image of your company.