Anatomy of a Webpage

It's not just basic text — webpages on the Pacific University website are made up of many different parts. Enhance pages with a number of features that can be mixed and matched to create a great browsing experience.

Screenshot of webpage labeling each element described in text.

  1. Website Header | The website header identifies the Pacific University website on every page of the site. It houses the Pacific University logo (which also serves as a homepage button), the toolbar menu, the search bar, and the main menu. It cannot be removed or changed on individual pages.

  2. Banner Photo or Featured Video | Serving as a vibrant, visual introduction to webpage content, a single banner image (pictured) or featured video creates a positive first impression to web users. When applicable, additional multimedia are added to the body content area. A banner photo displays the full width of the browser, while a featured video displays the full width of the content area. Tutorial: Website Images and Videos.

  3. Section Menu | The section menu changes as a user navigates through the site and indicates where that user is. The current page is always highlighted and the menu is nested with the option of expanding it to see more options. It appears on the left for desktop browsers and near the top on mobile browsers.

  4. Title and Body Content | Concise contemporary writing and engaging visuals engage website users who are often quickly scanning pages for relevant information. Most webpage content lives in the main content area of the page and can include text and multimedia. Tutorial: Writing for the Website.

  5. Related Content | Highlight relevant webpages or exciting news/media by using related content. Although it doesn't replace menu navigation, related content encourages users to explore the site by providing additional pathways. Related content appears after the body content area. Tutorial: Related Content.

  6. Newsfeeds & Event Feeds | Great stories and timely events provide users with ever-changing content, creating a new experience even when page content stays static. Feeds are powered by custom tags and can appear at the bottom of any page. Not pictured: Calendar Feed. Tutorial: Website Newsfeeds. Tutorial: Online Calendar.

  7. Main Footer | The main footer appears on every page and contains the Pacific University logo, social media menu, links to important information, contact information and legal information. It cannot be removed or changed on individual pages.