Essential Elements
Masthead
Primary identifier for your site. Let’s the user know at a glance where they are. A masthead is required for all WVU websites.
Read MorePrimary Navigation
This is the main navigation on your site. It goes right below the masthead. All WVU websites are required to have a primary navigation consistently placed on every page.
Read MoreBackpage Header
A basic header for a back page (as opposed to a landing page) that serves as a label for the page.
Read MoreBack Page Main
Display general information and allow users to navigate within the section they are viewing.
Read MoreSidebar
Display ancillary info that is relevant to the main page content e.g. a subnav, promo, profile, contact info, etc.
Read MoreSub-nav
Let users know where they are in your site hierarchy, and allow them to jump to sibling and child pages.
Read MoreFooter
Display your address and contact info, site credits, links to useful initiatives, and social media accounts at the bottom of every page.
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