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pages
The structure of a website refers to how its pages are organized, connected, and
presented to users and search engines. A well-structured website helps with
usability, navigation, and SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
Basic Structure of a Website
1. Homepage
The main entry point of the site.
Usually includes navigation to other key pages.
Often contains a summary of what the site offers.
2. Main Navigation Menu
Appears on all or most pages (usually in the header).
Links to top-level pages such as:
o About Us
o Services / Products
o Contact
o Blog
o FAQs
3. Pages and Subpages (Hierarchy)
Organizes content in a parent-child structure.
Example:
nginx
CopyEdit
Home
├── About Us
├── Services
│ ├── Web Design
│ ├── SEO
├── Blog
│ ├── Post 1
│ ├── Post 2
└── Contact
4. Footer
Appears at the bottom of every page.
Common elements:
o Copyright info
o Privacy policy
o Sitemap
o Social media links
o Quick links
Common Page Elements
Header: Logo, site name, navigation bar
Main Content: Varies per page
Sidebar (optional): Links, ads, additional navigation
Footer: Copyright, links, contact
Good Website Structure Characteristics
Logical hierarchy (parent-child pages)
Internal linking between related pages
Responsive design (works on mobile & desktop)
Clean URLs (e.g., /services/web-design)
SEO-friendly (title tags, meta descriptions, alt text)
