Web Based Digital Media for College Writing Students: Difference between revisions

Layout is the visual and technical aspect of web based writing. The site's [[Design|design]] must include high-quality [[Photos|images]]. Personal web pages and sites must also be [[Navigation and Usability|easily usable]] and include [[Contact|contact]] information that is accessible on each page. Not only does site layout include visual elements, it also involves the navigation bar used to travel through the website, the headers and footers used for [[Scanability|scanability]], and the references supplied by links and other [[Relevance and Support|relevant support]].

The design of a webpage's layout is very important when writing for the web. In digital writing, design pertains to the look of the website and arrangement of the text, graphics, and other objects that make up the site. A website's design must be consistent, usable, and navigable.