Codes and convection's of a web page

CODES AND CONVECTION'S OF A WEB PAGE

By Ellen Whight

WHAT IS A WEB PAGE?A web page is a document or an information source that is suitable to be viewed on the internet by the world. Web pages can be accessed through a web browser such as ‘Google’. There is a whole range of different web pages, they can literally be about anything such as music, films, music videos etc.

Layout Of A Web PageThe layout of a web page must be easy to use and that the design is effective. The web page needs to be bold and clear for people to be able to read and understand. Normally a webpage will be set out by the centre is used to present the main content of what the web page is about. There will be navigation tools on the left or right side of the page to help you scroll up and down the page viewing everything there is . At the top of the page will usually be a link which gives you more information to what the page consists.

The grid system is used to help separate sections of the webpage and present the information in a small easy to ready text, allowing people to access segments. Unlike typical conventions depending on the content of the web page for example a bands web page will have a large picture of the band in the centre of the webpage and the back navigation tools are across the top of the picture. The font may be in colour to separate different types of information and the picture in the middle adds to the visual interest making it appealing to whoever is looking at it.

TECHNICAL CODESWithin a web page technical codes are used by moving images, sounds, music and audience interaction. Making the web page more attractive to an audience. These things are normally on web pages which show new films, music, bands etc. Also web pages allow people to download materials, also on newer web pages it lets people interact with each other by commenting on images, music, films or to each other.

Content Of A Web PageWeb pages with different audiences and purposes will look and work different from other web pages depending on what the web pages are about and what information they hold. For an example a news web page will have a different design, colour scheme, images, information on stories around the world and navigation tools to a bands web page which will be advertising the band, their music, their image etc. This web page could be bright coloured, different colour scheme and also bold, music playing, music downloads etc. The web page is there for entertainment or information purposes .

Genre CodesThe genre of web pages will depend again on what the web page contains, if the web page consists of news, tabloid newspapers they will have easy and recognisable web designs and codes and conventions from that type of genre so the audience can use to easy and to make sure the audience can recognise the genre and that their expectations of that type of web page are fulfilled.

AUDIENCE

Different audiences might find certain layouts, design and information choices more appealing then other web pages but it all depends on what the audience is looking for. Bold, clear and easy to use web pages will attract an audience and of course the information they are looking for. Bad layouts and bad colour schemes will turn audiences away due to it not being very clear and unusable. Webpage that advertise a band won’t have a lot of un relevant information it to confuse the person looking at it.

ANALYSIS OF A MUSIC WEBSITE –

N I C K I M I N A J S O F F I C I A L M U S I C W E B S I T E -H T T P: / / M Y P I N K F R I D AY. C O M /

Picture advertising her new album ‘THE RE- UP’ also advertising you can listen to her new album on her webpage.

Twitter feed showing who tweets Nicki Minaj, her own tweets and twitter news.

This show what contests are on and the link how to enter them.

This is the timeline/dashboard of the web page showing the latest news, information, music videos, advertisements, photos albums etc about Nicki Minaj.

These two icons allow you to register with the website and how to log in.

This shows featured users who use the website.

This shows current advents involving Nicki Minaj, concerts, signings, photo shoots, releases etc.

Another picture of Nick Minaj advertisings the artist and the cover of her new album.

The website is called Pink Friday and the title of the website is in the middle clear for everyone to see it. Nicki Minajs first album was called Pink Friday so this links her website with her and her album.

The font of the text is also the exact same font used on Nicki Minajs first album.

This icon takes you straight to twitter and also straight to Nicki Minajs official Twitter page.

This part of the webpage shows recent and upcoming campaign Nicki Minaj is involved in.

The colour scheme of the web page and website are girlie colours of baby pink, pink, white and black. Giving off a Barbie look. This links with the artist herself as she calls her fans Barbs and thinks of herself as a Barbie. The website reflects the artist herself. The website would appeal to her target audience which is girl teenagers, younger girls and young women. The images used on the webpages have been chosen particular to go with the colour scheme of the webpage and to also sell the artists image, her music, album etc.

This is a moving timeline which shows recent media films such as images and videos.

This is another timeline but bigger with recent news about Nicki Minaj.

A different image of Nicki Minaj again advertising the artist and selling her image. The colour scheme of the image goes well with the colour of the webpage. This picture was also her album cover from ‘Romans Reloaded’ her second album.

This page on the website shows concert dates and events Nicki Minaj will be attending. Showing details of tickets, prices, locations venues and the dates.

More information below the page.

Nicki Minajs name in bold white capitals referring and advertising her again.

When clicking on the icon bar at the top you can scroll through even more the main header to get even more information in different categories.

Another image of Nicki Minaj from her latest music video ‘Freedom’ advertising the artist, her image, music video, imagery and the song. The image links with the colour scheme of the webpage, pink and girlie. Barbie like.

This icon takes you to Facebook and to Nicki Minajs official Facebook page keeping you up to date on news, events etc whilst you are on Facebook. Another way of adding more fans to her fan base and keeping them easily up to date with her recent news.

This takes you to You-Tube and also to Nicki Minajs You-Tube account allowing you to watch her latest music videos, advertisements, Pink Friday her programme, celeb idol news and videos, news etc again making it easily capable for her fans to see.

These are two blogs which Nicki Minaj has an official page for so if you belong to them you can keep up to date with news etc on there to.

One of Nicki Minajs music videos, which was recently released. The part of the web pages shows Videos of Nicki Minaj whether that’s music videos, clips of her, advertisement, her programme etc. Again advertising the artist, her image, music and music videos selling them to her target audience.

Recent images on Nicki Minaj, keeping you up to date with her latest fashion, make up and hair.

More videos you can choose and click on to view. Showing old and new music videos and clips.

This webpage shows the app you can buy and download which is called Pink Friday again linking it to Nicki Minaj and her first album making people aware it’s her app. The app also supplies her with money from who ever buys it.

The webpage supplies you with the link so you can buy it then and there on ITunes, a very well known company.

Even the technical support teams email address is called Pink Friday again linking It with Nicki Minaj and her website and business.