Conventions of Music Websites

Websites are used to promote and to sell the band they are advertising. Conventions of websites include:

• The logo will be clear and the bands name will be clearly displayed, to let the audience know who the website is based on.
• There will be merchandise advertised that is purchasable online.
• There will be photos of the band throughout their history.
• There will be the dates of upcoming events such as festivals and concerts that the band will be performing in.
• There are sometimes a brief description of the bands origin so that people can become familiar with the roots of the band.
• The website will advertise new singles and albums, as well as old ones.
• The hyperlinks will be laid out in a way that is clear to see and easy to use.
• There will be sample music of the band as well as a music video and the website could promote other bands within the same record company.
• There will be an opportunity for the audience to sign a subscription with the band.
• There will be message boards, which offers the fans a chance to talk about their band.
• As well as this there will also be news feeds, updating the audience on the band/artists current affairs.