Website or Web App: Which One is Right for You? (Part 1)

When deciding between a website or a web app, it's crucial to understand your needs and goals. Here’s an in-depth explanation about websites:

Website: What Is It and When Should You Use It?
Primary Focus: Information.
A website is designed to deliver easily accessible information to users. This includes various types of sites with relatively static or simple content.
User Interaction: Minimal.
Users typically consume information without much interaction.

Examples of Websites:
• Landing Pages: Promotional pages for products or services, such as startup launches or marketing campaigns.
• Personal Blogs: Sharing stories, opinions or tutorials.
• News Websites: Delivering the latest updates.
• Digital Portfolios: For creators or professionals, like photographers, designers, or developers.
• Educational Websites: Sites with static educational content.
• Nonprofit Websites: Spreading awareness for charity activities or fundraising.
• Online Directories: Websites to search for specific information.

Advantages of Websites:
• Easy to create and manage: No complex technology is required.
• Fast to access: Loads quickly due to static content.
• Lower cost: More affordable to build and maintain.

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Hello there, I am Nantungga Putra, an enthusiastic newcomer to the world of programming and web development. I've been focusing on becoming a skilled Front-End Web Developer specializing in React by learning and implementing Website and Web App technologies.

Thanks you've read this far, "Is static content with minimal interaction enough to meet your users' needs? Or do your target users expect a more interactive experience?"

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In the next part, we will explain web apps and when to choose them.