The parts of a web page
A story can be told as a poster, a presentation or a web page. A good web page has clear parts. At the top is a title, or heading, in bigger letters so that it catches the eye. Subheadings, a bit smaller, split the information into sections, so the visitor sees what each part is about. The main text tells the story. Its letters are smaller than the headings, but still easy to read. A large picture carries the main message, and a few smaller pictures add detail. A page can also have audio and video. Use simple fonts and good contrast, for example dark letters on a light background. If the page is hard to read or too busy, visitors leave quickly.
| Part | Size | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Heading | biggest letters | catches the eye, names the topic |
| Subheading | a bit smaller | splits the page into sections |
| Main text | smaller, but easy to read | tells the story |
| Large picture | big | carries the main message |
| Audio or video | short | adds sound and movement |
Label a web page. On paper draw a big page and sketch a web page about a topic you love. Label these parts with arrows: heading, two subheadings, main text, a large picture, a smaller picture, and a place for audio or video. Draw the heading biggest, the subheadings smaller, and the main text smallest. Write the colour of the letters and of the background and say why they have good contrast. Show it to a partner who finds all seven parts.