A website mainly presents information — who you are, what you offer and how to contact you. A web application lets users do things: log in, manage data, place orders or run a process.
Choose a website when
- Your main goal is visibility, credibility and lead generation
- Content changes, but interactions are simple (forms, bookings)
Choose a web application when
- Users need accounts, dashboards or personalised data
- You are replacing spreadsheets or manual processes
Many businesses start with a website and grow into a web app. Designing with that path in mind saves time and money later.
