This document analyzes the layout and features of newspaper websites. It identifies common elements like mastheads, date lines, headlines, images, and ads. It also examines specific website homepages, noting features such as search boxes, article previews, and options to create online accounts. Key sections are identified, including those above and below the fold of a page. The layout and navigational elements of the websites aim to effectively showcase news stories and entice readers.
3. Newspaper’s websiteMastheadAdvert (small)Date linePricePreview of features insideMain HeadlineSub heading/quote of victimBy-LineSmaller Image of lead story victim)Lead story/Main articleMain/Lead story image(Display) AdvertImage captionSupport/secondary lead story imageImage caption (name of person in image)Support story/Secondary lead story
8. Flash objectBrent & Kilburn Times Homepage (Above the fold)Offers the option of making an online account with them through various social networking websites.Advert barDate LineSearch BoxMasthead (same as newspaper’s)ToolbarHyperlink (for more detailed search3 bars with main categories(For easy accessibility)SidebarThumbnailHyperlinks (images/pieces of text which change colour when your mouse hovers over them & lead you to another webpage when you click them)HeadlineArticle (shortened) AdvertFlash objectThumbnail
9. Brent & Kilburn Times Homepage (Below the fold)Advert with a Search boxHyperlink (providing a digital publication of the newspaperFlash objectAdvertsHyperlinks (leading to more articles/stories)Adverts
10. Islington Gazette Homepage (Above the fold) Flash objectOffers the option of making an online account with them through various social networking websites.Advert barDate LineSearch BoxMasthead (same as newspaper’s)Hyperlink (for more detailed searchToolbar3 bars with main categories(For easy accessibility)SidebarThumbnail/imageHeadlineGrids (of featured articles within newspaper)Advert
11. Grids (of featured articles within newspaper)Islington Gazette Homepage (below the fold) Images (Most of which are hyper links leading you to the article the image is from)AdvertsAdvert with a Search boxAdvertsFlash ObjectHyperlink (providing a digital publication of the newspaperHyperlinksThumbnailHeadlineLocal Weather information