Website Research

General Conventions Of A Website

• Theme is applied to suit with the band image / identity
• Elaborate artwork and logo's relating to the band create a title bar
• Colour scheme very contrasting (dark colour schemes for punk / hardcore / rock)
• Feature band artwork and music videos
• Purpose to sell the band to its target audience
• Offer a way of buying official band / artist merchandise

Conventional Hardcore Band Website - While She Sleeps

Instantly on the home page of this website we are able to see the 'While She Sleeps' logo in the centre of the page to draw attention. This is very conventional as the well known logo will link the website to the bands identity and allow the fans to relate to it.  In addition to the logo we can see that the bands colour scheme from their latest album is exactly the same on the website and the vintage effect of the case has been applied to the website background; this not only makes the website look attractive and professional but also relates to the logo and the known identity of the band.

Also on the page we can see news about upcoming shows/gigs; this is very conventional as it is an element that sells the band and will create them money with links to purchase tickets. This will also increase their popularity meaning the website is meeting its purpose.

The latest news section of the website is a very good feature as it allows the viewers of the website to feel more involved with the band by notifying them about the bands latest news. This is also conventional because by getting the fans more involved with the band will make it more likely for them to spend the money on tickets to gigs and merchandise.

The links to the social networking sites of Twitter and Facebook allows very quick ways to view information on the band on these websites by taking the viewer directly to their profile; this also makes information about the band more open to the viewer which helps them to relate to the band more.