The History of Websites

1. The Beginning (1991–1995)

• The first website was created in 1991 by Tim Berners-Lee at CERN.
• Early websites were plain text pages built with simple HTML.
• Web browsers like Mosaic (1993) and Netscape (1994) made the web accessible to the public.

Early Stage Websites

2. Web 1.0 — The Static Web (1995–2004)

• Websites were mostly static and informational.
• Companies began creating their first websites (Yahoo, Amazon, eBay).
• Early design techniques included frames, tables, and simple JavaScript.

The Interactive Websites

3. Web 2.0 — The Interactive Web (2004–2015)

• The web became dynamic and user-driven.
• Rise of platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
• Use of CSS, databases, and AJAX brought more interactivity and cleaner design.

Revolution of Websites

4. Mobile Revolution (2007–2015)

• Smartphones changed how websites were built.
• Responsive design became essential.
• CMS platforms like WordPress, Joomla, and Drupal grew.

5. Modern Web / Web 3.0 (2015–Present)

• Websites now behave like fast, interactive applications.
• Technologies include React, Vue, Angular, and APIs.
• Builders like Elementor, Wix, and Webflow made web creation easier.

6. Today and the Future

• AI-generated websites are on the rise.
• Voice interactions, chatbots, and personalized experiences dominate.
• Growth of 3D, VR/AR web experiences.

Summary Table

Era	Characteristics
1991–1995	Basic text, no design
1995–2004 (Web 1.0)	Static, informational
2004–2015 (Web 2.0)	Social, interactive
2015–Now	App-like, mobile-first
Future	AI-driven, immersive