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Designing & Building A Web Presence
Designing & Building A Web Presence
● Elements of a Website
● Different Types of Website Design
In summary, a website is a general term that can refer to any type of website, while a
blog is a specific type of website that is focused on publishing written content on a
regular basis.
1. The Huffington Post - a news and opinion blog that covers a wide range
of topics
2. TechCrunch - a technology blog that covers the latest news and
developments in the tech industry
3. The Minimalists - a blog that focuses on minimalism and simple living
4. A Beautiful Mess - a lifestyle blog that covers topics such as home
decor, DIY projects, and food.
Importance of a Website Architecture
Website architecture organises website content in a way that is easy for users to
understand and navigate. Well-designed website architecture can help users find the
information they need quickly and easily, while poorly designed website architecture
can lead to confusion and frustration.
Website architecture is significant for large websites with complex content structures.
By carefully planning the website's layout, designers can ensure that users will be able
to find the information they need regardless of where they start their journey.
- Usability
- Search engine ranking
- User experience
- Performance
❖ Create a simple top-level navigation
menu.
❖ Keep your URLs simple and user-
friendly.
❖ Model your website architecture after the
top players in your industry.
❖ Keep your website consistent.
❖ Implement the pillar-cluster internal
linking model.
❖ Provide access to most of your website’s
pages in 3-4 clicks.
❖ Use breadcrumbs.
❖ Create an HTML and XML sitemap.
Elements Of The Website
- Navigation bar
- Header & sub header
- Cover Image
- Search bar
- Call to Action or CTA
- Body Content
- Footer
Elements Of The Website
Navigation bar: It provides a clear and intuitive roadmap for users to navigate through the website,
enhancing user experience and guiding them towards desired actions, ultimately driving conversions
and engagement.
Header & subheader: They grab attention, communicate key messages, and establish brand identity,
ensuring a strong first impression and effective communication of your value proposition.
Cover image: It visually represents your brand, products, or services, capturing attention, conveying
the desired message, and creating an emotional connection with visitors.
Elements Of The Website
Search bar: It enables users to find specific information or products quickly, enhancing usability,
reducing bounce rates, and improving overall user experience.
Call to Action (CTA): It prompts visitors to take desired actions, such as making a purchase or
subscribing to a newsletter, increasing conversions and driving users through the sales funnel.
Body content: It educates, engages, and persuades visitors, providing valuable information
about your products or services, building trust, and influencing purchasing decisions.
Footer: It contains essential information, such as contact details, navigation links, and legal
disclaimers, reinforcing credibility, providing easy access to critical resources, and improving
website usability and compliance.
Adaptive Web Design
Amazon.in
Reasons of Adaptive Web Designs
● Labour intensive
● Professional Requirement
● Costly
● Bad for Search Engine
Responsive Web Design
Dropbox.com
Reasons For Using Responsive Web Design
● droom.in
● Paytm.in
● inoxmovies.com
More examples of responsive web designs (RWD)
● Github.com
● Shopify.ca
● Slack.com
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