Website Planning

1. Research Task 7:
Website Planning
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2. Film Magazine Websites

3. Conventional Elements and Contents
• 1. Logo and brand identity: Film magazine's logo displayed prominently at the top of the homepage to establish brand recognition.
• 2. Navigation menu: A clear and intuitive menu that allows visitors to easily navigate to different sections of my website, such as articles, reviews, interviews, and categories.
• 3. Featured articles: Highlights a selection of recent or popular articles on the homepage to showcase my magazine's content and engage visitors.
• 4. Latest news or updates: Provides a section dedicated to the latest news or updates related to the film industry or my magazine's activities.
• 5. Film reviews: Include a section where visitors can find and access to magazine's film reviews. This could be a list of recent reviews or a curated selection.
• 6. Interviews: Feature prominent or recent interviews conducted by my magazine with filmmakers, actors, or industry professionals.
• 7. Categories or genres: Film magazine
• 8. Subscription or membership: Provides information about how visitors can subscribe to my magazine or become members to access exclusive content or benefits.
• 9. Social media links: Include links to magazine's social media accounts, allowing visitors to connect and engage with my brand on various platforms.
• 10. About us: Dedicate a section to provide background information about my film magazine, its mission, and the team behind it. This helps establish credibility and build a connection with visitors.
• 11. Advertisements or sponsorships: The magazines reviewed includes advertisements and sponsorships which the websites have incorporated them in a tasteful and unobtrusive manner on the homepage.
• 12. Search functionality: Include a search bar that allows visitors to search for specific articles or topics of interest within my magazine's content.
• 13. Related articles or recommended reading: Provide suggestions for related articles or recommended reading to keep visitors engaged and encourage exploration of my magazine's content.
• 14. Events or screenings: If my magazine hosts or promotes film-related events or screenings, highlight upcoming events on the homepage.
• 15. Contact information: Make it easy for visitors to contact my magazine by including a dedicated section with contact details or a contact form.
• 16. Multimedia content: I will iincorporate visually engaging elements such as high-quality images, videos, or slideshows to enhance the visual appeal of my homepage and capture visitors' attention.Remember, the
specific elements and content will depend on my film magazine's unique focus and target audience.
• 17. I will link my magazine page to my menu. It will be in this page where I will present the front covers and contents pages of the first two issues of my magazine.

4. Layout elements to be used in my website’s
navigation bar menu
The navigation bar menu for my film magazine's website should include the following elements:
• Logo: A prominent placement of the magazine's logo on the left side of the navigation bar to provide brand recognition and easy access to the homepage.
• Home: A clickable link labeled "Home" to redirect users to the magazine's main page.
• Sections: A dropdown menu labeled "Sections" that expands to display the same sections as the magazine's contents page. This menu allows users to navigate to specific sections
of the website, such as Reviews, Interviews, Features, News, and Events.
• Reviews: A direct link to a page dedicated to film reviews. This section can include reviews of the latest releases, classic films, or specific genres.
• Interviews: A direct link to a page featuring interviews with filmmakers, actors, and other industry professionals. This section can showcase exclusive interviews and behind-the-
scenes insights.
• Features: A direct link to a page containing in-depth articles, analysis, and opinion pieces related to the film industry. This section can cover topics like film trends, industry news,
and thought-provoking discussions similarly to ‘Empire’s main homepage which displays an image of a movie and is titled with thought provoking discussions.
• News: A direct link to a page providing the latest news and updates from the film industry. This section can include announcements, film-related events, and breaking news.
• Events: A direct link to a page highlighting film festivals, screenings, and other industry events. This section can inform readers about upcoming events and provide coverage of
past events.
• Search: A search bar to enable users to quickly search for specific articles, films, or topics within the website.
• About Us: A clickable link labeled "About Us" that leads to a page providing information about the magazine, its mission, and the team behind it.
• Contact: A clickable link labeled "Contact" that directs users to a page where they can find contact information, such as email addresses or a contact form, to reach out to the
magazine's staff.These elements create a comprehensive and user-friendly navigation bar menu that reflects the magazine's sections and facilitates easy access to its content.