Below is a short guide to terms you often hear when ordering a website or online shop.
A static website is built from HTML (and CSS, JS) files that the server sends as-is. There is no content management panel or database — changes require editing the code. It works well for business cards, landings and simple sites where content rarely changes. It is usually fast and cheap to host.
A WordPress site is built on the WordPress CMS. You manage content in a dashboard: pages, posts, galleries. WordPress is popular and has many themes and plugins; it suits company sites, blogs and smaller shops. You can update content without a developer.
An online shop (e‑commerce) is a site for selling online: product catalogue, cart, payments, often integrations with warehouse or accounting. It can run on PrestaShop, WooCommerce (WordPress), Shopify or another platform. The choice depends on scale, product range and requirements (e.g. invoices, returns).
A web application is a system that runs in the browser: admin panels, team tools, complex forms, API integrations. It often requires login and has more logic than a “classic” website. Examples: CRM, booking systems, internal tools.
A domain is your site’s address on the internet (e.g. yourcompany.com). You register it with a registrar and connect it to hosting and email. You need a domain so that your site or shop has its own, recognisable address.
If you’re not sure whether you need a static site, WordPress, a shop or an app — get in touch. We’ll suggest a solution that fits your goals and budget.