http://www.jstor.org/
Reference, or instructional, websites are search engines that are designed to help users find
information on the internet. Google, Bing and Wikipedia are popular examples of reference
websites. However, some search engines have more specific information in their databases.
For example, JSTOR is a reference website that provides scholarly papers and primary
sources for researchers and students.
http://www.ndemiccreations.com/en/22-plague-inc
A mobile app is a software application specifically made for hand-held devices that connect
to the internet. These apps provide a service for users that are on-the-go, like information
via a mobile website, instant messaging, or even games. Plague Inc. is a mobile game
application that I like to play on my free time via my iPhone.
http://nickanimationstudio.com/
A brochure website's primary function is to provide a professional representation of
a company online. A great example of a brochure website is that of the Nickelodeon
Animation Studios. The site consists of an overview of the company's role in the
entertainment industry, a glimpse at the inside of the studio, and a report on their
featured animators. It also includes career opportunities and contact information.
http://www.deviantart.com/
A community/ organizational/ social website encourages interactions amongst its users.
Social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter are notorious examples of these types of
websites. DeviantArt is another online social community, but it is specifically marketed
toward art enthusiasts. It allows amateur artists to post their pieces for peer review,
allowing them to exhibit and discuss their works.
http://prezi.com/
Web applications are interactive websites that allow users to fulfill tasks online by running
software in a web browser. These types of sites encourage functionality and convenience.
An example of a web application is Prezi, a website that allows users to present their ideas
virtually. Some of its special features include zooming in and out of content and navigating
through information.
http://us.coca-cola.com/happiness/
A microsite is a separate web page with its own domain that is associated with an existing
organization. The most popular kinds of microsites are advertisement campaigns from a
host company that focuses on a specific idea or product. Coca-Cola is notorious for their
use of microsites in their ad campaigns. An example is Coke's "What is Happiness?"
webpage which advertises the pursuit of happiness. This advertising technique correlates
Coke's products with its customers' happiness in hopes of showing them that Coke cares.
http://www.luhsetea.com/
An ECommerce website allows customers to buy products over the internet.
They can feature items from multiple sellers, like EBAY, or from a single company.
LUHSE TEA is an independent company that sells its products online, including
teas and tea-drinking accessories. The website's creatively illustrated design
entices online visitors to buy its products.
