Website or Web App? What is the difference between these two?

Often people misunderstand between websites and web apps. Here we’re going to explain what is the main difference between websites and web applications and what type of web you would need for your business;

Website

Most internet users are familiar with websites, you’re on one! Websites are accessible through browsers, and usually meant to display content such as images, video, audio or any form of information. Most websites have static content, which does not update dynamically. Websites main components are basically built with HTML, CSS and maybe a little bit of Javascript.

Web App

Web apps are a little bit different, where the content is not static. Web apps are websites with more functionalities and interactivities with the users. Web Apps consist of front end and back end. Users usually will be able to interact with the Web Apps to achieve certain tasks such as updating account information or to buy and book tickets. What kind of web do you need for your business?

You would need a website if you are looking to do these:

To showcase your business products and services
For the branding of your business
Customer support
Showcase portfolio

You need a web app for these:

Interactive components (Bookings, Cart)
Login/Register features
Upload/Editing features (ex: User upload tshirt design and preview)

Still not quite clear about websites and web apps? You can check out these listed examples;

Example of website:

fixcolab.com (corporate website)
app.senangstart.com (service-based business landing page)

Example of web apps:

academy.bdxtronix.com (learn how to code platform)
app.kadkahwindigital.my (digital wedding card generator)
airasia.com (travel and e-commerce platform)