Web site or website ?

This has been long debated and I’ve been pulled-up on it by several readers. The fact is that there is still division on the subject; some dictionaries and certain publishers still choose “Web site”. There are also differences occurring between UK, US and Australian English.

After doing some research, here is the overall consensus I reached. These are 10 widely recognised and reputable sources, with their chosen use:

AP Stylebook - website

The Australian Government – website

The Cambridge Dictionary online - website

(is the default for both UK and US English)

The Chicago Manual of Style – website

Google – website

Microsoft Manual of Style - Web site

The Oxford Dictionary online – website

Wikipedia – recognises and cites all forms: website, Web site and web site

WordPress spell check – website

Folks, I think we have a winner!