Planning – LayoutLesson 10

Lesson Goals

Know key features of the website layout

Understand how to structure individual pages

Be able to plan navigation structure and website layout

#navigation#layout

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria for this part of the unit is as follows:

LO2 – Plan the development of a multipage website

P2 Plan the development of a multi-page website:• Purpose• Target Audience• Content• Production Plan

M1 Detailed planning for the design and function of the website considering how information flows and pages link. Justify choices in relation to target audience appeal and usability. Relevant legal and ethical issues considered.

D1

Consider visitor needs and how they will navigate the website. The info provided on a budget, launch date and timescale is realistic. Some consideration to relevant revenue potential.

Pages

The client requirements state that your website must include a minimum of six pages. A typical website may include the following pages:

The target audience for the site is 18 to 25 year olds, male & female and they must be considered while planning.

FeedbackAbout Contact

MediaMerchandise Downloads

Home Products

#navigation#layout

Understand website navigationBe able to plan home page

Navigation

The navigation structure of your website could use either of these methods or a combination of both: Navigation Bar Buttons

You could also plan additional links to individual pages: Logo linked to the homepage Text links in the page text Contact link in site footer Links to external pages

#navigation#layout

Understand website navigationBe able to plan home page

Home

About

News

Events

Contact

Your Task

Create a site map showing the navigation structure of your website identifying links between pages and expected content for each:

Understand website navigationBe able to plan home page

Home

About

Schedule

Profiles

Latest News

Latest

Events

Media

Gallery

Photos

Video

Merchandise

Mens

Womens

Children

Contact

Email

Telephone

Homepage ContentWhat would your user expect to see on the homepage?

Home Page

A typical website homepage could include the following features: Navigation Company Logo Key Details Latest News Relevant Images Appropriate Content Contact Details

#navigation#layout

Understand website navigationBe able to plan home page

It takes an average user 6 seconds to judge the quality of a website so first impressions are absolutely vital.

Sample Homepage

Sample Homepage

Sample Homepage

Your Task

Use mybalsamiq to create a mock up of your website homepage showing the main page elements.

Your design should be annotated and include the following features: Navigation Buttons Text Graphics

Use the markup section to add notes explaining your layout.

Understand website navigationBe able to plan home page

#navigation#layout