In this article, we'll explore 10 fun facts that will give you a new perspective on the digital world. Get ready to discover interesting details that will change the way you look at the websites you visit every day.

The world's first website
The world's first website was launched on 6 August 1991 by Tim Berners-Lee, the creator of the World Wide Web. This site, hosted at CERN (European Organisation for Nuclear Research), aimed to explain the concept of the Web and teach how to create and access online pages. Even today, a version of this site can be visited at info.cern.ch.

The world's most expensive domain
The most expensive domain in the world belongs to Business.com, because the word ‘Business’ is very popular on the Internet. This domain was purchased in 1999 for around 7.5 million dollars. However, after 8 years, the value of the business.com domain skyrocketed and it ended up being worth 47 times more. It was eventually sold again in 2007 for 345 million dollars.

The world's most visited website
It's no surprise that Google is the most visited website in the world. The google.com domain receives more than 92 billion visits a month. With essential services such as search, email, maps and translations, Google has become an indispensable part of everyday digital life. On the podium of the most visited sites, YouTube is in second place, followed by Facebook.

The origin of the ‘404 Error’
Have you ever come across the message ‘404 Error - Page Not Found’? This error code has a curious history. It appeared at CERN (European Organisation for Nuclear Research), where room numbers were used to identify different types of error. The number 404 corresponded to the room where the team responsible for web development worked.

The first commercial website
Did you know that the first commercial website appeared in 1994? It was launched by Pizza Hut and made it possible to order pizzas online. This innovation made Pizza Hut one of the pioneers in e-commerce, long before online shopping became part of everyday life.

The longest url ever
The longest URL ever created exceeded 3,000 characters, due to an extensive list of parameters. This emphasises the importance of keeping URLs short and clear to improve user experience and search engine performance.

Why does the colour blue dominate the web?
In the early days of the Internet, the colour blue gained popularity because it was pleasing to the eye and conveyed trust. Technology companies such as Facebook adopted blue as the main colour in their design precisely for this reason - and the trend continues today.

The first e-commerce transaction
In 1994, Dan Kohn carried out the first e-commerce transaction, selling a CD to a friend via his ‘NetMarket’ website. This historic moment marked the beginning of online shopping, which revolutionised the way we consume products and services.

More than 1.9 billion websites
In 2025, there were more than 1.9 billion websites worldwide. However, only a small proportion of these sites are active or receive frequent visits. This number continues to grow, reflecting the constant expansion of the Web.

YouTube: The Second Largest Search Engine
Although it was created as a video-sharing platform, YouTube has become one of the biggest search engines in the world, just behind Google. Millions of people turn to YouTube to find tutorials, news and explanations on a wide variety of topics.

The world of websites is as vast and dynamic as the Internet itself. Every day new sites, technologies and trends emerge that shape our digital experience. These curiosities not only highlight the creativity behind the Web, but also make us wonder where innovation might take us in the future.