{"id":6056,"date":"2025-05-21T06:57:52","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T06:57:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodcore.co.uk\/blog\/?p=6056"},"modified":"2025-06-24T06:30:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T06:30:20","slug":"web-apps-vs-websites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodcore.co.uk\/blog\/web-apps-vs-websites\/","title":{"rendered":"Web Apps vs Websites: What\u2019s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many people get confused when it comes to websites and web applications<\/a>. The two terms are often used interchangeably, and with good reason \u2014 as websites have evolved to include more interactive features, the line between the two has become increasingly blurred. In this post, we\u2019ll explain the key differences between websites and web apps, and help you figure out which option is the best fit for your business goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a website?<\/span><\/h2>\n

A website is a collection of web pages that live on the internet and are accessed through a browser. It\u2019s designed mainly to share information, whether that\u2019s about a business, a product, a person, or a topic. The websites can be viewed, read, or listened to, but not really interacted with in a complex way.<\/span><\/p>\n

That said, many websites today include some interactive features, like contact forms, search bars, or shopping carts. The key difference is that these features support specific tasks, but users generally aren\u2019t manipulating or creating content, and the site doesn\u2019t rely on user input to function in a personalised or dynamic way, like a web app would.<\/span><\/p>\n

Types of websites<\/span><\/h3>\n

There are 2 key types of websites:<\/span><\/p>\n