Homepage Layout – Ivy Capital Inc

Overview

  • Homepage purposes & elements
  • Navigation
  • Graphics
  • Text
  • Choose a Template Design
  • Web site design resources
  • Merchant Account
  • Assignments

Homepage purposes & elements

  • There are 2 purposes of a homepage:
    1. To get people to it.
    2. To get people past it.
  • There are 3 elements that make up an effective homepage:
    1. Navigation.
    2. Graphics.
    3. Text.

Navigation

  • Navigation consists of links that allow movement from page to page within a site. Keys to effective navigation involve links that are clearly organized and simple for visitors to understand. The navigation bar or menu provides a list of link pages within a site. It is important that the navigation bar appears on each page within the site.
  • Possible link pages within a navigation menu may include:
    • Home
    • Free stuff
    • FAQ
    • About Us
    • Testimonials
    • Products
    • Links
    • Contact Us