sitemaps

The importance of sitemaps:

  • A clear way to see the layout of the website and how different elements of the website link together
  • Easy to navigate
3 main types:
1. Those used during the planning of a website by designers
2. The sitemap is available for viewing online by those visiting a website
3. A structured (coded) list designed for search engines

Key Elements:
The home page is at the top
Lines indicate links between each tab
Log in/ sign up functions
Tabs and sub-tabs






Develop/ think about the first page of the website designed for young people 15-18 about environmental issues. 

logos
donate button on the website to donate to important environmental charities
bright colours for the young audience
interactive features
video clips playing on a loop
social media handles
lots of images
minimal text with fun fonts







11 keywords to include in your website to boost your SEO
repeating words
engagement
communication
relevance 
authority
quality
remarkable 
noteworthy
money
accessible 
personal
audience

How can you make money from your website?
Advertisement
Clicks
Cross-promotion- synergy
Sponsored articles

  • Arsenal 
  • Pepsi
  • Coca-cola
  • X-Factor
  • NFL
  • Amazon
Legal and ethical issues involved in developing your website.
Legal issues: 
copyright- the name for the website might already exist and therefore you must ensure your name is 100% original and protected so no one else can steal it.
trademarks- images found on the website must be bought and correctly under your ownership.
defamation

Ethical issues:
putting users first
privacy and security for the users of the website
inclusion- all users must feel seen

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