(Beginner Guide)
This is a simple explanation.
You do not need any technical knowledge.
You cannot break anything by visiting a website.
What Is a Website?
A website is a collection of pages on the internet.
These pages can contain:
- Text
- Pictures
- Videos
- Forms
- Links
When you visit a website, you are viewing information, not changing anything.
How Do You Get to a Website?
You visit a website by:
- Typing an address into a browser
- Clicking a link
A website address usually looks like:
www.example.com
This tells your browser where to go.
Is the Internet the Same as a Website?
No.
- The internet is the connection
- A website is something you visit using that connection
Think of it like this:
- The internet is the road
- Websites are the houses and shops along the road
What Can Websites Be Used For?
Websites are used for many everyday things, such as:
- Reading news or information
- Booking appointments
- Shopping or banking
- Watching videos
- Contacting organisations
You choose what you do.
Nothing happens unless you click or type.
Can a Website See You?
A website can:
- See that someone visited
- Sometimes remember preferences
A website cannot:
- See you personally
- Access your photos or files
- Control your device
You are always allowed to leave a website.
Good to Know
- You can close a website at any time
- You can use the back button
- You can open another website instead
- You do not need to sign up to read most pages
Take your time. You are doing fine.
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