Website, Webpage, or Homepage: A Simple Explanation of the Terminology

Have you visited a website or browsed the web today? In the digital world, the terms website, webpage, and homepage are often thrown around haphazardly, and German and English terms are frequently mixed together. But anyone working professionally online should know the subtle differences. We’ll help you make sense of this terminology so you can impress with your expertise on your next web project.

The essentials at a glance: The hierarchy of the web

To help you avoid getting stuck in a rut, here’s a simple comparison: Imagine a book.

• The entire book is the website.
• A single page in a book is a webpage.
• The cover is the homepage.

The Website: The Big Picture

A website (or web presence) is the complete package. It consists of all the content grouped under a single domain (e.g., www.green.ch). When you say, “Our company needs a new website,” you’re referring to the entire project, including the blog, online store, contact form, and all subpages.

Note: The website is the complete book that brings all your content together.

The Webpage: The Individual Content Page

This is where people most often get tripped up. A webpage (or landing page) is simply a single page of content within a website. Each of these pages can be accessed via its own specific web address (URL).

For example, when you browse our website, the Website Package page, the Web hosting page, or this very blog post you're reading right now are all separate web pages.

Note: A webpage is a single page in your book.

The Homepage: The Cover of Your Book

The term "homepage" is most commonly misused in everyday language. Technically speaking, the term "homepage" refers exclusively to the landing page. It is the first page visitors see when they enter your main domain. The domain is your unique address on the internet (e.g., www.green.ch). Without this address, your website cannot be found. The homepage itself serves as a central guide and hub to the rest of your website. From here, users navigate to the various sections.

Note: The domain name is the book title, and the homepage is the cover that welcomes your readers.

So you don't get caught in the rain

Whether you’re talking about a website, a webpage, or a homepage, using the terms accurately helps you communicate more clearly and professionally. This not only makes it easier to work with agencies or IT professionals, but also simply reduces misunderstandings in everyday digital life.

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