Webpage and website are two common terms in internet browsing and web. Both
of these are linked to the SERP (Search Engine Results Page) and allow users
to find relevant information. Although both the terms are used
interchangeably,
there are significant differences between the webpages and
websites.
This article differentiates webpage and website, to help us understand when
we navigate a webpage and when a website. Before we compare webpage and
website, let us first understand both with their brief definitions:
What is a Webpage?
As the name suggests, a webpage is a solitary page or a document of any
website on the
Internet. Each webpage is associated with a unique address, called a
URL. The URL can be accessed and rendered through web-browsers (such as Google
Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, etc.) without the need for any source
navigation.
Web browsers help to display webpage content by connecting to an appropriate
server of remote files. Although webpages do not require a navigational
structure to be accessible, most developers link them to a website to create
a structured user interface and rigid sitemap. It mainly helps in Search
Engine Optimization (SEO).
Webpages are created using programming languages, such as
HTML,
CSS, JavaScript, etc. HTML webpages have a simpler interface and are mainly
used to establish the basic structure, while CSS helps to make webpages
interactive with colors and designs. JavaScript, on the other hand, helps to
make webpages dynamic with rules or validation.
Depending on the requirements and the preferences of the developer, the
webpage may contain text, graphics, audio, video, and hyperlinks to other
webpages. Besides, there are two different types of webpages, namely
static webpages and
dynamic webpages.
Characteristics of Webpage
The following are the main characteristics of the Webpage:
• Multiple webpages may contain similar titles and contents; however,
they must have different URLs.
• Webpages are always associated or hosted under a specific domain
address or website address.
• Webpages are easy to create and take less time.
What is a Website?
A website generally refers to a central location under a unique domain that
groups multiple webpages with unique hyperlinks. Websites mainly consist of
general and contextual sections, which further link to other related
webpages. Websites are also created using web-based programming languages
similar to webpages. But, building a good website requires more time and
knowledge.
Websites can be accessed through web-browsers. Web browsers request to get
the required files or documents which help in building the website. Such
files or documents are hosted on computers, which are named servers. The
server responds to requests made by web-browsers and sends the desired data
to the browser to render the website.
Websites can be of two types:
static and
interactive. Static websites only provide information or resources without involving
or interacting with users. In contrast, interactive websites provide
information and allow users to interact using chatboxes, comment boxes,
article submissions, etc.
There are different categories of websites, such as social networking
websites, dating websites, affiliate websites, e-commerce websites,
non-profit and government websites, etc. A typical website includes
hyperlinks to pages, such as the homepage, about us, contact us, services,
products, and more.
Note: Generally, websites have multiple webpages such as homepage,
about, contact, privacy policy, blog, forum, etc. However, it is not
mandatory. Websites can also be created as single entity content with no
hyperlinks to other webpages. Such websites are called ‘single page
websites’.
Characteristics of Website
The following are the main characteristics of the Website:
• A website is a collection of webpages with texts, media, and other
content.
• Each website has its unique domain address and all the respective
webpages are created under a corresponding domain.
• Websites are complex to develop and take more time.
Webpage Vs Website: Key Differences
Let us list down some of the major differences between webpage and website:
• A webpage is defined as a small component of a website that
contains various resources and links to other webpages. In contrast, a
website is defined as a platform that contains relevant webpages addressed
to specific URLs.
• A webpage is a single record or a document on the web. In contrast,
a website is a collection of documents linked under a unique domain.
• A webpage address depends on the website address and is associated
with the specific domain name or address. But, a website does not depend on
any of its webpages and can run independently even if some pages are
removed.
• A webpage address usually ends with an extension, such as .html,
.htm, .aspx, .php, etc. On the other hand, there is no file extension at the
end of the website address.
• Webpages typically contain single entity content, whereas websites
contain content from different entities.
• Webpage designing, development, and maintenance are relatively easy
and takes less time. On the other hand, a website is complex to design,
develop and maintain, hence it takes more time as compared to webpage.
Note: Webpage is also known as 'page' and 'web page'. Likewise, a Website is also known as 'site' and 'web site'. Both (the webpage and the website) can be public or private, depending
on how the developer or admin has configured the preferences.
Difference Between Webpage and Website
Let’s discuss the differences between Webpage and Website side by side with
the help of the following comparison chart (in a tabular form):
| Webpage | Website |
|---|---|
| A webpage refers to a small part of a website and may contain various contents, such as text, media, and hyperlinks to other webpages. | A website refers to a collection of multiple webpages linked together under a unique solitary domain. It may or may not contain other resources depending on the requirements. |
| A webpage is a single document on the Internet that is linked to a specific URL under the respective domain. | A website is a collection of several documents associated with a specific domain. |
| Webpage is the content that is displayed on the website. | A website is a place to put and display content. |
| A webpage usually contains content related to a single entity type. | A website usually contains content related to different entities. |
| Webpage addresses typically include a protocol, domain name, domain extension, and file or resource path along with the file extension. | Website addresses usually include a protocol, domain name, and domain extension without the file/resource path. |
| A webpage can be accessed normally by navigating through the respective website or by browsing through the URL directly in a web browser. | A website can be accessed by navigating through a domain address in web browsers. |
| The web page address is dependent on the website address and must be associated with the respective website address or domain. | The website address is independent of the webpage, which means it does not depend on the address of the webpage. |
| Webpages cannot function without the website address/domain. | Websites can work on their own. Even if some webpages get deleted, the website continues to work with all other linked webpages. |
| Creating a webpage is not that complicated. | Websites are complicated to build. |
| Since creating a webpage is not complicated, it requires less time and knowledge to develop. | Since building a website is complex, it requires comparatively more time and knowledge to develop. |
| Common examples of webpages are login page, sign up page, about page, contact page, privacy policy, sitemap, etc. | Common examples of websites are Amazon.com, Quora.com, Wikipedia.org, Tutorialsmate.com, etc. |
What is the main difference between a webpage and a website?
A webpage refers to a single document on the Internet with a unique URL
address. Furthermore, a website refers to a cluster of multiple webpages
with information on different topics or products linked under a unique
domain address. This is the fundamental difference between a webpage and a
website.
Understanding Webpage and Website with an Example
To understand a webpage and a website better, let us differentiate them with
the help of an example. Let's consider a book with a unique title that has
pages with unique page numbers. In this case, a book may be referred to as a
website with a unique domain address (i.e., a book title). Furthermore, a
book also has many pages with unique numbers, such as 1, 2, 3… etc. Book
pages can be referred to as webpages with specific URL addresses (i.e., 1,
2, 3...and so on).
Apart from the above example, we can also distinguish the difference between
a web page and web site with a live example.
For example:
Scroll ⇀
This is our domain and it is a website.
Besides, the URL we are currently reading is:
Scroll ⇀
It is a webpage of the website Tutorialsmate.com.
Specifically, a webpage is nothing but a linked page of a specific website.
Summary
The purpose of both a webpage and a website is to help provide the desired
information to users in different categories on the Internet, but there are
many differences. A webpage is a smaller part of a website that includes
text, media, and hyperlinks to other pages. On the other hand, a website is
a group of many webpages of relevant topics addressed to particular URLs.
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