Analysing Websites

 You may have to create your own website. To prepare for this you need to look at existing TV Crime Drama websites. Use these questions to help you research..

·      What are the conventional (common) features of a TV show website?

·      What colours have they used and why?

·      What background image have they used and why?

·      What on the website makes the audience WANT to see the show?

·      Is there anything on the website which would help an audience member who has missed an episode and if so, what? Why is this useful?

·      Have they included a trailer and if so why is this important?  Looking at the main picture they have used of their character / s, how is the character represented? Look at their clothing, body language, facial expression, make up, etc..  How can you tell what type of person they are?

·      Is there a difference between the type of information at the top of screen and the information you have to scroll down to see?

·      Are there any interactive features that audiences can take part in? If so what are they and why are they good to include?

·      How do they engage the audience and make them want to watch the show? What makes it seem interesting or exciting?

·      Have the company included anything you can buy or download from the site to do with the show? What? Why is it important to have merchandise like this? 

·      Does the website have any links or images for any other shows? Which ones? Why do they have these?