A website is a collection of web related pages including photos videos created in the 1990s and the world wide web became free on the 30th April 1993 for everyone to use and still today in one of the most dominant forms of technology as it involes people using the Internet which is something that people are very reliant on today not just for a source of information but also for fun and social use such as face book and you tube.
Websites also come in different forms some examples are:
- Blogs, sites that post online diaries
- Community site, where people of similar interests talk like msn messenger and face book which are mainly used for people to talk to their Friend and share pictures an videos
- Forum, is a site where people share similar topics
- Corporate site, a site where background researched is shared
- Gripe site, a site mainly for intuitions, place and so on
- News site, informative site displaying information to the public dispensing news
- Personal site , where one include something they wish
For our own website they will fall into a more personal and news websites as we will be providing teenagers with local news and information including pictures to keep it interesting and so that if they see something they enjoy in our latest issue they can log on and find out more about topics which is something that we have incorporate into our own newspapers and will also show on a separate post. We believed it was best to do this as it allowed teenager to get something else out of our newspaper rather than just news and also lets us write shorter article which is something that they said they would prefer as the Internet is a source of technology that they use a lot so it would be good if we also had a website where they can also find out information and facts.
We decided as an extra piece of research to allow us to know exactly what to put on our website for example the type of pictures and the links we looked at the newspaper we analysed and went onto their website to see what they are offering to their regular readers or those who would rather use the Internet as a form of technology so we are therefore going to look at The Metro, The sun, and The Ilford recorder. After we do this we are also going to look at web pages that are not news orientated to see the formality of it and may be get some more ideas to add to the ones we gather from the news website.
The Metro
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To begin with their is an advertisement at the top of the website which moves counting down to when the offer finishes which keeps viewers interested in the advertisement and want to know more. 'My metro' also is a way to ensure people don't get bored whilst on the metro website but instead their getting the most out of it as it is directly written to the audience which include within in: radio, TV listings, transport, football, special deals, clubs, weather and shopping showing their something for everyone as all they have to do is click on the link there interested in which is good as its showing its offering somethings for all audiences. For example shopping for girls and women and football for men and boys. The background to the website is in dark blue which is a dark colour so to contrast this they have used white writing to go on top, the title of the website The metro. co .uk is in bold white so it stand out on the page and then the date is written in a red triangle which when you look at the page you notice. The metro have also included within there front web page a search engine called 'metro search' this is very hand and makes there website very efficient as people can just type in what they want to search which may be an article they read in the paper today and want to ind out more. Loads of links have been created some on a grey background and some on a blue which fits very nicely on the page showing they've experimented with colours which will be something we have to do to ensure our website looks attractive. Within these links it connects people to news, metro life, showbiz, sport and so on. Interactive slides have been used towards the beginning of the main article people may be interested in which includes a picture with 3 or 4 lines of what its about, there is also a comment box provided for people to leave their comments on articles which is good as it showings viewer their opinion is valued. There is another linked section to 'latest news' which is in bright red emphasizing its importance's with three main headlines inside allowing people ti click on the one the want to know more about. There are more advertisements down the right hand side of the page which may be to take up space or just to keep viewer informed of the latest deals. Links to weather forecast as used where they've said what the temperature is today but also links under neath this '5 day forecast' and 'local weather. On the Right there is a sub box which is called ' most read most comments editors choice' this has been used as a way of influencing people to read on as topics people like hearing about as its talking about thepublics views as well as the editors including information about showbiz, football and news. This website is very celebrity, showbiz and television orientated showing it wide spread audience and its informal nature as 2/4 of the page is based around this. There are linked connected to television such as I'm a celebrity get me out of here and the xfactor which are televisions shows that are very mainstream and popular where they are talking about whose left the show but also the use of picture alongside this. Celebrity gossip,such as articles on Scarlett johansson, bleakly and marsh clash, Katie price which are what people are interesting in and are topics which the metro know their viewers want to know about. Music article including artist such as Susan Boyle, jay z, pink and jay Sean where there are links about then and maybe there concerts or albums releases. A video has also been included on this page of Robbie Williams talking which is good a he is a very popular man formerly in take that, now a solo artist and engaged which is what the video is about. The metro also acknowledge that they may have a young readership and include articles on university. Again there is a comment box where viewer have the opportunity to give advice and comments which is something we could consider doing.Theres a 'today e-metro' which lets people flip through the metro paper itself electronic to see what in the latest issues and a link to subscribe to the metro itself and also to see previous editions. There are also catergories at the bottom of the page with different title ' today, to do to gain' which again would make someone want to find out more and it looks very interesting including pictures of Leona Lewis and limited writing which again are links. Toward the bottom of the Page there is a common convention used that you may see on many websites a site map which is under different categorised and nicely displayed with different colours for example sport is the colour green and video yellow and also more links at the bottom such as contact and advertising.
Link to metro http://www.metro.co.uk/showbiz/
The sun
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The background to this website is white which is different from the metro showing its totally up to us what colour we use for our own website, and they've used red and black for writing and boxes so it stands out. at the top of the web page the background is completely red in a rectangle which include an advertisement related to x box and sky player as there is an interactive advertisement of sky sports live which is to do with football which may suggest that this website or newspaper is more male orientated. There is a search engine at the top of the page in White so people immediately can see that the website enables them to search a particular topic that they may be interested in. The sun is in bold white so it stand out on the red background and also informs people that there on the sun website with the date underneath so people know what day it is. There are two links in the top right hand corner of the page 'sign up, log in to my sun' which enables regular viewers to sign up to the website or just log in if their a regular viewer to the website.there are links in white on a red background so they stand out for example 'my sun, new alerts'. which are there to keep viewers interested. in a box on the right hand side there are te most popular article for people to read indifferent link for example, most read, most discussed and just published which help people to know what the most recent and popular articles that people are interested in so the main headlines and information isn't missed. Flashing headlines and advertisements are flashed on the front page to keep the web page interactive, they are also about popular issues such as celebrities pictured on there night out, reality TV shows and also links to watch videos within theses pictures which makes the web page more interesting and different compared to others. There are more links to 'sports,music and showbiz' which attracts a wide audience as the web page is covering a variety of topics. Two pics are used with links underneaths explaining what the article is about and the picture also relates to the topic, underneath these picture there are also more links for people to click on related to other topics ' soldiers dies in Afghanistan' written in red which may be to stand out or to stress the articles importance. There is a big video link at the side which allows readers to just press play and view it on the front page of the website the videos is from an actual news programme 'sky news' which may also influence those who don;t have access to sky to view it. The sun website iscatergorised as it is set out into sub section first section is today's top stories, showbiz gossip sport, news index, features, the Scottish sun have your say and news from around the web. This makes the website easier to understand as there are sub links and pictures only relating to the cater gory it was under. There are showbiz pictures of celebrities wit big headlines which look like the from the daily issues ' merry perry gets Claus out' showing her at a concert, also picture of singers such as Rhianna which is the entertainment bits of the website as people are able to get the latest gossip. 13 sub section have been provided on the right hand side of the page about different topic so it looks like a content and also includes pictures relating to the topics which are about celebrities with bold heading in red on some of the topics e.g exclusive videos, page 3 and x factor. A dotted red banner 'have your say' persuades viewers get involved with the website as its about discussion on the xfactor and benefits to get people involved in. In each section there is a print screen section of articles in the actual sun paper so it allows people to go on the Internet if they forget to buy a paper. Towards the end of the page there are links to other websites or newspapers such as the times online and fox new. The colours are consistent throughout and there are link going down the left hand side which may be because it the first side people read from.
Link to sun News page http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/?CID=ILC-HP&ATTR=newsindx
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This website has a much cheaper lay out compared to the metro and the sun and is less to to with worldly gossip,and celebrity, footballer but much more community based. There is the title of the newspaper in the top left hand corner of the page and an advertisement right next to it, of the newspaper with a mobile number which viewers can call and the if lord recorder slogan on the interactive slides. There are inks which are every important as they don't just connect people to iflord but other recorded in different areas which allows others to know what is going on in surrounding areas 'newham recorder,romford recorder, barking an dagenham recorder and London 24' which is something that i haven't noticed on other web pages. There a choose a box drop down list which again enables people to access other newspapers website for example the islington gazette. A bid advertisements has been used relating to cars as there is pictures of this advertising motorshows which again may appeal to a male audience more. Colour links are used which stand out on the whit background relating to home, drive, quotes which is interesting topics for viewers to look at the design of this website however would suggest it is for an older audience as its rather plain and unattractive. A electronic archive has been used for people to view the local daily paper so they can read it electronically instead if having to go out and buy it which again may suggest that people who read the ilford recorder are older as its has things like business directories. there are categorised links down the side of the web pages which are 'menu' including topics such as art and leisure, 'site extras' which includes competitions and dating and lastly 'contact' where you can find out information about the site. A 'whats on section is included in the middle of the page which seems to be the only interesting thing about the website hence why they placed in in the middle to stand out instead of at the bottom, which talks about clubbing, cinema, circus and music which are topics we might want to have on our web page but elaborate on them and make it more exciting for our target audience teenagers. At the bottom of the website there is an interactive advertisement relating to football and graduation and many more advertisement at he right hand side.
Andy Abraham's website
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This is a music artists website who has previously been on the reality TV show the x factor and has his own website where he is talking about himself and informing his fan about whats going on in his career so far so his website would come under the blog and personal website category's. The website is very eye catching as there is a close up main picture of himself which fit the background of the background making it stand out more and also infroms viewer that it is his own personal website. There ia a bg title of his name 'andy abraham' which again has the purpose of informing, the style of the font however is very sophisticated and really fits in with the formality of the website. So when we produce our again we will have to play around with fonts to see which would best suit our target audience and blend in with our background. Links are provided at the top of the web page in white so it stands out on the dark background of the website which allows viewers to look at his biography, music and so on, this is good as it makes the website more useful especially for those who are fan as it allows them to get as much information for the website as possible. On the left hand side there are pictures on andy which adds to the website and makes it more intresting as its something for them to look at. and there also the option of clicking on the images to see them in full size. Bright pink has been used which really stands out on the background of the website and makes it more friendly as it say 'welcome', this then follow into a few short sentences of andy himself talkin which is good as it shows his puttinf effort into his site and cares about those who may be viewing it. Links to 'facebook, twitter and myspace' are all included on the front page of the website, these are links that we might consider putting on out website as our target audience are young and enjoy social networking so it would be another good way of connecting with our audience. An events link has also been used which is good as it show viewer that there are place where they can meet andy.
This website is different from the others i have analysed and is a booking site for celebrities and concerts. The layout and colours used are very informal and attractive with a dark background black and orange and red on the links which is something that we might go for as it blends very well. The title of the webisite is very large so it stand out both coloured in red and hite to stand out on top of the black. Lots of pictures of music artists have been used whhich is good for the viewers as it will be easy for them to access a particular artists. A video from you tube has also been used on this page which again is using different media to enhance the front of the web page. On this site there are also links to different companies such as o2 and networking site like twitter which is helpful as viewer can access information from other places. the majority of links have been placed on the right hand side of the page which is different from the other webpages weve looked at that are all on the left hand side and within this there is also a search box for people to search for what they want instead of searching the site to find it.
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