Reliable websites
There are billions of different websites on the internet. Anybody can set up a website and publish anything they want. Information on the internet isn't always true, so look out for the signs of an accurate website.
The most reliable websites are often set up by official organisations and businesses. They can often be identified by their web address.
Web addresses and suffixes
| Suffix | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|
| .com | The "standard" ending to web adress often used by commercial organisations | http://www.microsoft.com |
| .org | Generally used by not for profit organisations | http://www.oxfam.org |
| .co.uk | A company's website based in the UK | http://www.bbc.co.uk |
| .gov | A government organisation, eg local council | http://www.westberks.gov.uk/ |
| .ac.uk or.sch.uk | University, schools and colleges | http://www.bham.ac.uk/ |
Links
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