• There are many different types of web sites. Some web pages provide information or news, some attempt to influence public opinion or sell products, some are meant to entertain, and others are simply personal pages.



• Many web pages may blur the line between entertainment, information, and marketing/advertising.

Below are several broad categories or domains of web sites which can be distinguished by the letters at the end of the web address. A web address is also known as a Uniform Resource Locator or URL. These letters are a clue as to what type of web site you are visiting.

DOMAIN	SAMPLE ADDRESS	SAMPLE WEB SITE
.edu = educational institution	http://www.ucsb.edu
.gov = government site	http://www.senate.gov
.org = non-profit organization or association	http://www.ncaa.org
.mil = United States military or armed forces	http://www.af.mil
.com = business or commercial site	http://www.cocacola.com