Website content

As part of our promotional package, we have to design a website. We had our first lesson on website design the other day and we got taught about the key features of a website and what we need to think about when creating it.

In terms of creating the website, we need to think about the trailer we are producing, how it will link with our website and we will be inserting it onto the main page. We will also include information about the trailer and our narrative including the process of making the trailer.
We will upload photos and videos to the blog which will show all our location and the fun we had while taking part in the project. An idea we had for the website was a voiceover of some kind on the homepage.

In terms of the content on the website, we will consider the following:

Functionality
-how well the website operates
-access to the website and how easy it is for users to use
-speed, if we involve too much content that isn't really needed then it will take a long time for the website to load each page
-legality - this will involve us doing research about the rights of our website and what we cannot include e.g. copyright etc

Design
-Typography (which we have already been doing research on), range of fonts, colours etc
-Artistry -genre. We need to consider our genre to make sure that the website will link in and give off a 'horror' effect as out teaser will be for a horror film.
-User friendly - links in with functionality. We need to make sure our website is easy to use by our audience otherwise it will get a bad reputation and not many people will visit it.
-Clarity-make it clear. We need to make sure the website is clear and simple for people to use
-Aesthetics
-Colour harmonies - don't use colours that clash or aren't relevant.

Content
-Purpose - why are we designing the website, what does it need to include to be successful.
-Email lists, newsletters
-Fanbase
-Information process
-Verbal Expression
-Attention to detail

Originality
-Quality of predictive research
-Animations
-Distinctiveness

Overall effectiveness
-What wouldn't we like to include that has been featured on other websites.
-The strengths of the website.