presented users in the most intuitive way. A 2010-era trend in websites called "responsive design" has given the best viewing experience as it provides a device-based layout for users. These websites change their layout according to the device or mobile platform, thus giving a rich user experience. Types Websites can be divided into two broad categories—static and interactive. Interactive sites are part of the Web 2.0 community of sites and allow for interactivity between the site owner and site visitors or users. Static sites serve or capture information but do not allow engagement with the audience or users directly. Some websites are informational or produced by enthusiasts or for personal use or entertainment. Many websites do aim to make money using one or more business models, including: Posting interesting content and selling contextual advertising either through direct sales or through an advertising network. E-commerce: products or services are purchased directly through the website Advertising products or services available at a brick-and-mortar business Freemium: basic content is available for free, but premium content requires a payment (e.g., WordPress website, it is an open-source platform to build a blog or website.) Some websites require user registration or subscription to access the content. Examples of subscription websites include many business sites, news websites, academic journal websites, gaming websites, file-sharing websites, message boards, Web-based email, social networking websites, websites providing real-time stock market data, as well as sites providing various other services. See also Link rot Lists of websites Site map Web content management system Web design Web development Web development tools Web hosting service Web template Website governance Website monetization World Wide Web Consortium (Web standards) References External links Internet Corporation For Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) The Internet Society (ISOC)