L17 Websites

B A (JMC) (3-YDC), SEMESTER SYSTEM
SEMESTER –IV
SEC III: PUBLIC RELATIONS AND EVENT MANAGEMENT
Unit -1: PUBLIC RELATIONS
LESSON - 17: Website

Objectives:
1. Learn aboutwebsites.
2. Understand the types and categories of websites.
3. Know the contents of a website.
4. Know the process of website development.
5. List theuses of website for PR people

Introduction:
A websiteis a collection of web pages that is identified by a common domain name and published on a web server. Websites are typically dedicated to a particular topic or purpose, such as news, education, commerce, entertainment, or social media. Hyperlinking between web pages guides the navigation of the site, which often starts with a home page.All publicly accessible websites constitute the World Wide Web. There are also private websites that can only be accessed on a private network, such as a company's internal website for its employees. Users can access websites on a range of devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones. The app used on these devices is called a web browser.Websites are the vast sources of data and information. It is therefore inevitable for the professionals of all strata to look up to websites for information.Websites can be created and maintained for individuals, a group, a business, or an organization to serve a variety of purposes. A website is also known as a “web presence” or simply “site”.
In this lesson we discussabout the website, its origin and history, categories of websites, types of websites, website development, usual contents of a website,it’s use for PR and Corporate Communication professionals.