Identifying the Purpose of the Page
The first step in understanding a webpage is figuring out why it was created. We will call this the purpose of the page. Every page on the Internet is created for a purpose (or for multiple purposes). Most pages are created to be helpful for users.
Pages with a Helpful Purpose
Common helpful page purposes include (but are not limited to):
• To share objective information about a topic.
• To share personal or social information.
• To express an opinion or point of view.
• To entertain.
• To share pictures, videos, or other forms of media.
• To sell products or services.
• To allow users to post questions so that other users can answer.
• To allow users to share files or to download software.
Here are a few examples where it is easy to understand the purpose of the page:
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Type of Page |
Purpose of the Page |
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To display news. | |
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To sell or give information about the product. | |
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To allow users to watch a video. | |
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To calculate equivalent amounts in different currencies. |
Why do we care about the purpose of the page? In order to understand and evaluate a page, you must understand what the page is trying to achieve.
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