{"id":28142,"date":"2023-03-20T05:58:05","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T05:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/?p=28142"},"modified":"2023-03-20T06:06:30","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T06:06:30","slug":"website-vs-web-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/website-vs-web-app\/","title":{"rendered":"Website vs Web App: What&#8217;s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; module_class=&#8221;blog-left-content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you&#8217;ve decided you want to reach your audience through the internet. While it may seem simple at first, there are several ways to create an online presence for yourself or your brand. You&#8217;ll need to decide which makes the most sense for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing (and most basic) decision you need to make is whether you want to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/web-design-development-company\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create a website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a web app. You may not realize it, but you use both types practically every time you use the internet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While their names are similar, a website and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/web-design-development-company\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> serve different purposes and can help you connect with your audience in distinct ways. So read on to find out what makes them different so you can figure out which best suits your business&#8217;s objectives.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/website-vs-web-app\/#What_Is_a_Website\" title=\"What Is a Website?\">What Is a Website?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/website-vs-web-app\/#What_are_some_different_types_of_websites\" title=\"What are some different types of websites?\">What are some different types of websites?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/website-vs-web-app\/#What_Is_a_Web_App\" title=\"What Is a Web App?\">What Is a Web App?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/website-vs-web-app\/#What_are_some_different_types_of_web_apps\" title=\"What are some different types of web apps?\">What are some different types of web apps?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/website-vs-web-app\/#When_Should_You_Make_a_Web_App_and_When_Should_You_Make_a_Website\" title=\"When Should You Make a Web App, and When Should You Make a Website?\">When Should You Make a Web App, and When Should You Make a Website?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/website-vs-web-app\/#Talk_to_our_experts_now\" title=\"    Talk to our experts now  \">    Talk to our experts now  <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/website-vs-web-app\/#Talk_To_Our_Experts_Now\" title=\"Talk To Our Experts Now\n\t\">Talk To Our Experts Now\n\t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Website\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is a Website?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A website is probably the first thing you think of when you think of the internet. They\u2019ve been a staple since the first one launched in the early 90s.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first website, titled World Wide Web, was launched by CERN. It was a simple HTML page with hyperlinks to other pages. While they\u2019ve gotten fancier and more involved throughout the years, the essential structure of websites has remained the same.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A website is an interconnected group of pages accessed through the internet. These pages are constructed using one or a combination of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/web-design-development-company\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> languages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the most fundamental languages are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HTML: Hypertext Markup Language is the foundation of the internet and creates the structure and composition of web pages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSS: Cascading Style Sheets add style to the structure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JavaScript: a language that adds interactive elements to websites.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But there are plenty more for more niche use cases (there are estimates that the number of languages is actually in the thousands).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 200 thousand websites are created every day, and as of 2023, there are around 1.13 billion websites. That number sounds astronomical, until you realize that only 18% of them are active.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Websites are static, meaning they show the same information to everyone who clicks on it. They can contain text, images, videos, or other interactive elements that every visitor will see.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Static websites are pre-built files stored on a web server and retrieved when someone enters the URL. The static in the title doesn&#8217;t mean that the content has to be stationary or that you can&#8217;t engage with it; it just means that it is delivered unchanged to whoever clicks the URL.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_different_types_of_websites\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are some different types of websites?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of different types of websites, with new ones being created all the time. You could break down the categories endlessly. But these are some that are useful for businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Business websites<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These websites allow you to advertise your company and your company\u2019s product. They can be one-page or multiple pages, like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confianz website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Blogs<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blogs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (like the one you&#8217;re reading now) are a common type of website. They can either be part of a larger site or a stand-alone website. People often make money from blogs through affiliate links or use them to drum up interest in their products. They can also be educational and help position you as an expert in your industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Membership websites<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These contain content available only to those who have a membership. The content can be downloadable content, courses, other resources, or exclusive tools. These are great for creating brand loyalty and can be monetized.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Web_App\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is a Web App?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The essential difference between a website and a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/web-design-development-company\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is that a website is primarily intended to convey information (in whatever form). In contrast, a web app is any service or program accessed through a web browser.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Web apps came onto the scene later than websites, but not by much. They became a possibility in 1995 when JavaScript was released and became an official concept, as advancing technology made it more feasible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A web app is software that runs on a server that you access through any web browser. While software like Word is installed on a computer and is accessible without an internet connection, web apps like Google Docs require an internet connection to function.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/web-design-development-company\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a web app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is typically more complex than creating a web page. Anyone with a baseline knowledge of HTML can make a bare-bones website in an afternoon. But creating even a basic web app takes more familiarity with programming and more time and energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One stark difference between static websites and web apps is that web apps are dynamic. This means they present a different version of themselves depending on who clicks. The content changes based on user input and any information you gather from your users, such as age, gender, location, and time zone. Instead of being composed of ready-made files, dynamic websites are formed as the user clicks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_different_types_of_web_apps\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are some different types of web apps?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve likely engaged with multiple web apps without realizing it. Here are some of the most common use cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Ecommerce web apps<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of web app can be integrated into a business website. The only thing that sets them apart is that business websites act as advertisements or offer a way to connect with a business, while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/web-design-development-company\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eCommerce websites<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allow you to buy the product on the site itself. For example, Ebay and Amazon are both web apps, as is Shopify.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Portal web apps<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A portal web app allows you to browse content from other websites without actually leaving your site. This can be a great option if you want to focus more on interface and UX than generating content.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Single-page web apps<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A single-page web app (SPA) loads only one web document, then uses JavaScript APIs to update that web document. Gmail is an excellent example of this type of web app. While it contains content you can click through, you\u2019ll notice it never actually reloads.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_You_Make_a_Web_App_and_When_Should_You_Make_a_Website\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Should You Make a Web App, and When Should You Make a Website?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/web-design-development-company\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Websites and web apps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> make up the internet as we know it. While choosing between the two may be difficult, you can assess how much time and energy you want to put into your site and how much you want out. A website is a fantastic way to connect with customers and generally requires less work. But as a tool, web apps can become invaluable to your customers and keep them coming back for more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to make a website or web app that will wow your target audience but don\u2019t know where to start, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confianz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help! We partner with businesses to help them achieve digital excellence. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/hire-a-developer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hire Web Developers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Confianz Global to create Web designs that convert users into buyers. 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You'll need to decide which makes the most sense for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing (and most basic) decision you need to make is whether you want to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/web-design-development-company\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create a website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a web app. You may not realize it, but you use both types practically every time you use the internet.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While their names are similar, a website and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/web-design-development-company\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> serve different purposes and can help you connect with your audience in distinct ways. So read on to find out what makes them different so you can figure out which best suits your business's objectives.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is a Website?<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A website is probably the first thing you think of when you think of the internet. They\u2019ve been a staple since the first one launched in the early 90s.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first website, titled World Wide Web, was launched by CERN. It was a simple HTML page with hyperlinks to other pages. While they\u2019ve gotten fancier and more involved throughout the years, the essential structure of websites has remained the same.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A website is an interconnected group of pages accessed through the internet. These pages are constructed using one or a combination of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/web-design-development-company\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> languages.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the most fundamental languages are:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HTML: Hypertext Markup Language is the foundation of the internet and creates the structure and composition of web pages.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSS: Cascading Style Sheets add style to the structure.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JavaScript: a language that adds interactive elements to websites.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But there are plenty more for more niche use cases (there are estimates that the number of languages is actually in the thousands).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 200 thousand websites are created every day, and as of 2023, there are around 1.13 billion websites. That number sounds astronomical, until you realize that only 18% of them are active.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Websites are static, meaning they show the same information to everyone who clicks on it. They can contain text, images, videos, or other interactive elements that every visitor will see.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Static websites are pre-built files stored on a web server and retrieved when someone enters the URL. The static in the title doesn't mean that the content has to be stationary or that you can't engage with it; it just means that it is delivered unchanged to whoever clicks the URL.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are some different types of websites?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are plenty of different types of websites, with new ones being created all the time. You could break down the categories endlessly. But these are some that are useful for businesses.<\/span><\/p><ol><li><b> Business websites<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These websites allow you to advertise your company and your company\u2019s product. They can be one-page or multiple pages, like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confianz website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><b> Blogs<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/cit-blog\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blogs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (like the one you're reading now) are a common type of website. They can either be part of a larger site or a stand-alone website. People often make money from blogs through affiliate links or use them to drum up interest in their products. They can also be educational and help position you as an expert in your industry.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"3\"><li><b> Membership websites<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These contain content available only to those who have a membership. The content can be downloadable content, courses, other resources, or exclusive tools. These are great for creating brand loyalty and can be monetized.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is a Web App?<\/span><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The essential difference between a website and a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/web-design-development-company\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">web app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is that a website is primarily intended to convey information (in whatever form). In contrast, a web app is any service or program accessed through a web browser.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Web apps came onto the scene later than websites, but not by much. They became a possibility in 1995 when JavaScript was released and became an official concept, as advancing technology made it more feasible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A web app is software that runs on a server that you access through any web browser. While software like Word is installed on a computer and is accessible without an internet connection, web apps like Google Docs require an internet connection to function.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/web-design-development-company\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a web app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is typically more complex than creating a web page. Anyone with a baseline knowledge of HTML can make a bare-bones website in an afternoon. But creating even a basic web app takes more familiarity with programming and more time and energy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One stark difference between static websites and web apps is that web apps are dynamic. This means they present a different version of themselves depending on who clicks. The content changes based on user input and any information you gather from your users, such as age, gender, location, and time zone. Instead of being composed of ready-made files, dynamic websites are formed as the user clicks.<\/span><\/p><h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are some different types of web apps?<\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve likely engaged with multiple web apps without realizing it. Here are some of the most common use cases.<\/span><\/p><ol><li><b> Ecommerce web apps<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of web app can be integrated into a business website. The only thing that sets them apart is that business websites act as advertisements or offer a way to connect with a business, while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/web-design-development-company\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eCommerce websites<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allow you to buy the product on the site itself. For example, Ebay and Amazon are both web apps, as is Shopify.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"2\"><li><b> Portal web apps<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A portal web app allows you to browse content from other websites without actually leaving your site. This can be a great option if you want to focus more on interface and UX than generating content.<\/span><\/p><ol start=\"3\"><li><b> Single-page web apps<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A single-page web app (SPA) loads only one web document, then uses JavaScript APIs to update that web document. Gmail is an excellent example of this type of web app. While it contains content you can click through, you\u2019ll notice it never actually reloads.<\/span><\/p><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Should You Make a Web App, and When Should You Make a Website?<\/span><\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/web-design-development-company\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Websites and web apps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> make up the internet as we know it. While choosing between the two may be difficult, you can assess how much time and energy you want to put into your site and how much you want out. A website is a fantastic way to connect with customers and generally requires less work. But as a tool, web apps can become invaluable to your customers and keep them coming back for more.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to make a website or web app that will wow your target audience but don\u2019t know where to start, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confianz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help! We partner with businesses to help them achieve digital excellence. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.confianzit.com\/hire-a-developer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hire Web Developers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Confianz Global to create Web designs that convert users into buyers. 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