Features

of a
Website
 WEBSITE

A website refers to a collection of web pages

usually grouped and connected together in a
number of different ways. It may also be written
as “web site” or simply, a “site.”
Every website is composed of different parts.
Each part plays certain roles as to how the entire
repertoire of web pages actually works. Below
are the different parts of a website that you
need to understand in order to fully navigate
one.
 Home Page
The home page is the opening
page which does the job of
welcoming the website visitors;
makes them feel they are in the
right place; and immediately
explains what the website does or
is made for.
 Sliders

Sliders refer to the changing

content area that presents ‘slides’
of visual information including
large images, texts,
announcements, updates and
promotions.
 Header

The header is the content area at

the top of the website which bears
the logo, as well as the navigation
menu. This part likewise includes
the taglines, addresses, contact
numbers, or buttons used to sign
up and log in.
 Navigation Menu
The navigation menu is the part of the
header which bears the links that take or
direct visitors to other parts of the website.
This part is sometimes called tabs, links or
pages. Some websites use a secondary
navigation menu in cases where a lot of
navigation is needed and the most
important links should be highlighted.
 Sidebar

The sidebar is the area of the

website which displays information
that is not part of the page’s main
content like a call to action or links
to recent blog posts or social
media accounts.
 “Call To Action” (CTA)
A “call to action” (CTA) is
considered one of the most
essential parts of a website as it
encourages visitors to take action
by guiding them on what they
really want them to do.
 FOOTER

A footer refers to the content

area at the bottom of every page
that consists a website. This usually
bears the contact details, maps and
links to social media accounts
among others.
Features that make navigating a website easy. A
website must at all times:

1. be easy to navigate;
2. be easy to read;
3. present relevant and up-to-date content;
4. use relevant design (themes, colors and visuals);
5. include a well-presented call to action (CTA);
6. manifest credibility;
7. be clear, simple and can be viewed comfortably; and
8. be mobile-friendly.

All these features work together so that visitors of

any website may be engaged in exploring every part
and every content presented and available.
SEATWORK
Identify the part/feature of a website being described
in each statement. Write your answers in your
notebook.
1. It refers to the content area at the bottom of every page that
consists a website.
2. This is the part of the header which bears the links that take or
direct visitors to other parts of the website.
3. This is the opening page which does the job of welcoming the
website visitors.
4. This is the content area at the top of the website which bears
the logo as well as the navigation menu.
5. This refers to the changing content area that presents ‘slides’
of visual information including large images and texts.
6. This area of the website displays information that is not part
of the page’s main content like a call to action or links to recent
blog posts or social media accounts.
ASSIGNMENT
Imagine that you are to come up with a
website for your school project. It may be
about an English lesson, a collection of
short stories or any educational topic that
you want. On a separate sheet of paper
(bond paper), draw or illustrate how you
visualize the appearance and parts of your
website. Do not forget to provide a 5-
sentence discussion or explanation of your
work.