Microsite vs topic pages - what's the difference?

Hey everyone,

I hope someone can help share some information based on their experience, please. 😊

We're considering a microsite on a specific topic under our taxonomy. It would have multiple pages which we want to add rich content to, as well as widgets (e.g. news, banners, links, favorites).

• How is a microsite different to building multiple topic pages?
• What advantages are there between building topic pages vs a microsite?
• Can a microsite have multiple pages?
• Are there any permission differences (e.g. could you 'ringfence' permissions for a microsite so that someone can only develop/edit content within the microsite framework, not elsewhere on the employee center)?
• Does the taxonomy navigation and search bar remain visible at the top of microsite pages or is it different when you're within the microsite?

I really appreciate anyone's input, screenshots, etc. on this as there's limited information out there on microsites.

Thanks in advance!

SS