What are the elements of a web page?

What are the elements of a web page?

Every web page is different. However, most pages contain some or all of the elements contained on this web page. Below is a breakdown of each of the major elements of an Internet web page to help give a web designer an idea of what to include and new computer users an idea of where things are found.

1.      The website, blog name, logo, or company name is almost always in the top-left corner of each web page. It's also a good idea to include a slogan or a brief statement about the page to give new visitors an instant understanding of the site. Also, this section of the web page is usually a link that can link you back to the homepage.

2.      The search allows a visitor to search a website for related information and should be available on every page.

3.      The navigation bar or menu for a web page is often found on the top or left side of each web page and should include links to each of the major sections of the website.

4.      Advertisement banners can be shown in different places on a web page and are used to help pay for the expenses of running a website and company. Ad banners are often found at the top, left, right, or bottom of a page and may also be included in the content.

5.      Social share links allow visitors to share your site with other co-workers, friends, and family on social networking sites.

6.      The breadcrumbs help give the visitor an immediate understanding of where they are on the website as well as a way to backtrack to other main sections of the website.

7.      The heading should be included on the top of every web page and should be created using the <h1> HTML tag.

8.      The opening paragraph is one of the most important paragraphs on the web page and should help draw the visitor into reading the web page. One way to help draw the visitors eyes is to include a hero image near the opening paragraph.

9.      Each web page should be broken up into other headings that allow the visitor to easily skim and find what is most interesting on the page. When creating a web page these can be done using the <h2> to <h6> HTML tags.

10.  Having a method of allowing a visitor to provide feedback is also a requirement for most web pages. Giving the visitor links or buttons to click for feedback is a good step to let you know if a web page is helpful or not.

11.  Additional information and tools such as a button to print the page can also be helpful for users on most web pages.

12.  The footer should include any other information that is important to the company or website and should be included on all web pages to help the visitor continue to other web pages.

13.  The Copyright and any legal or privacy notice should also be on all web pages. Not only can this link to relevant legal information it is an indication for most visitors that they have reached the end of the web page.

14.  Finally, a back to the top button or link at the bottom of the page is also helpful for visitors to get back to the top of the web page for the menu links or other tools.