Do you know parts of the website?
Just as we humans have individual body parts and organs, a website also has parts.
And many times it is useful to know at least the basic anatomy of a website.
What, but why should I need to know the anatomy of a website?
It is useful when editing individual parts of your website and it is necessary to understand which parts are static (eg visible on all pages and are the same), how the page is created…
As well as when you communicate with the website developer and want him/her to edit a part of your website for you. 😉
That is why I share the basic parts of the website in this blog.
And… I promise it will be very simplified so that you will understand even if you are not the most technical type.
Ok?
Great!
Here are fundamental parts of the website:
Top bar
The top bar is not a necessary part of the website but it is often used. This is the bar right at the top of the website where you usually find links to social media, contacts, information…
Header
The header is the part of the web page that is usually in the top bar where the menu is. It can also be in different locations.
It is displayed on all pages except the exception, such as e.g. landing page that does not have a header.
It usually contains a logo and a menu.
Body
This is the central part of the website, which contains the main information of each page. This is the part between the head and the footer.
In this part, is the main content of each page, descriptions, offers, blog post, and other elements. The body part can also contain a sidebar and a call to action (CTA).
Call-to-action (CTA)
It’s not exactly part of the website, but it’s essential, so I’m adding it here.
Each page should have at least one CTA (call to action) – this is an invitation for the visitor to take the next step.
What do you want a visitor to do on a particular page – a few examples: contact me, read a blog post, share a page, buy a product, book an appointment, send an inquiry, subscribe…
Sidebar
The sidebar can be on the left or right side of the website. It may or may not exist, it may be present only on individual pages (e.g. only on the blog) and not elsewhere.
This is a part that can be soo useful and can impress the visitors and make it easier for them to stay on the website. In the sidebar, you can add a newsletter subscription form, latest blog posts, recently viewed products …
Footer
This is the very bottom of the website where you usually find basic information, useful links… And it is part of all subpages.
It is usually divided into two parts: the bottom line (where the year and copyright information are) and the top part with all the information (eg short description, useful links, social media feed…).
Here are the basic parts of a website! I hope this helps you.
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