There are reliable and unreliable Web sites in all categories of Web sites. A personal Web site, which expresses the interests and biases of its author, is a legitimate use of a Web site, as long as the Web site owner is upfront about his or her identity. Many such sites have useful information. Be wary of sites which publish information and express views without letting you know who the original source is. Web sites can masquerade as one type but may really have a hidden agenda.
Any group can give itself an official sounding name or logo.
Attune yourself to clues to help you recognize the true nature and intent of sites, and the reliability of the information. It gets confusing when dealing with personal Web pages. Doe bought Web space for a personal Web page. Some universities provide Web space to faculty and students.