Template:Infobox website
Introduction
Template:Infobox website is a template used on articles about websites to present key information in a standardized infobox format. This box typically appears at the top right corner of the article, providing readers with a quick summary of essential details about the website.
Using this infobox helps maintain a consistent look and feel across articles about websites and makes it easy for readers to find crucial information like the website's URL, type, owner, and launch date.
Usage
To use this template, copy and paste the basic syntax into the very top of the article's source code, before any other content. Then, fill in the relevant parameters. Not all parameters are required, but filling in as much information as possible is encouraged.
The basic syntax looks like this:
{{Infobox website
| name =
| url =
| type =
| language =
| owner =
| creator =
| launch date =
| current status =
| alexa rank =
| screenshot =
}}
Each parameter is on a new line, starting with a pipe (`|`), followed by the parameter name, an equals sign (`=`), and then the value you wish to display.
Parameters
This section lists the most commonly used parameters for the `
Introduction
Template:Infobox website is a template used on articles about websites to present key information in a standardized infobox format. This box typically appears at the top right corner of the article, providing readers with a quick summary of essential details about the website.
Using this infobox helps maintain a consistent look and feel across articles about websites and makes it easy for readers to find crucial information like the website's URL, type, owner, and launch date.
Usage
To use this template, copy and paste the basic syntax into the very top of the article's source code, before any other content. Then, fill in the relevant parameters. Not all parameters are required, but filling in as much information as possible is encouraged.
The basic syntax looks like this:
{{Infobox website
| name =
| url =
| type =
| language =
| owner =
| creator =
| launch date =
| current status =
| alexa rank =
| screenshot =
}}
Each parameter is on a new line, starting with a pipe (`|`), followed by the parameter name, an equals sign (`=`), and then the value you wish to display.
Parameters
This section lists the most commonly used parameters for the `Template loop detected: Template:Infobox website` template.
- name
*: The official name of the website. If omitted, the template usually defaults to the page title. *: Example: `| name = Wikipedia`
- url
*: The primary URL of the website. Include the full `http://` or `https://` prefix. *: Example: `| url = https://www.wikipedia.org/`
- type
*: The general type or category of the website (e.g., "Social media", "News site", "E-commerce platform", "Online encyclopedia", "Search engine"). *: Example: `| type = Online encyclopedia`
- language
*: The primary language(s) the website is available in. For multiple languages, list them separated by commas or use a template like Template:Tl if available on your wiki. *: Example: `| language = English` or `| language = English, Spanish, French`
- owner
*: The current owner or parent company of the website. Link to the company's article if one exists. *: Example: `| owner = Wikimedia Foundation`
- creator
*: The original creator(s) or founder(s) of the website. *: Example: `| creator = Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger`
- launch date
*: The date the website was officially launched or became publicly available. Use a date template like Template:Tl if available for proper formatting and metadata. *: Example: `| launch date = Template:Start date`
- current status
*: The current operational status of the website (e.g., "Active", "Inactive", "Defunct", "Archived"). *: Example: `| current status = Active`
- alexa rank
*: The website's global Alexa Rank (if available and considered a relevant metric on your wiki). Specify the date the rank was recorded. *: Example: `| alexa rank = 1 (July 2023)`
- commercial
*: Specify if the website is commercial or non-commercial (e.g., "Yes", "No"). *: Example: `| commercial = No`
- revenue
*: Estimated annual revenue (if known and sourced). *: Example: `| revenue = $100 million (2022)`
- advertising
*: Indicate if the website uses advertising (e.g., "Yes", "No", "Limited"). *: Example: `| advertising = No`
- content license
*: The license under which the website's content is available (e.g., "Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike", "All rights reserved"). *: Example: `| content license = CC BY-SA`
- technical details
*: Information about the underlying technology (e.g., "Platform: MediaWiki", "Programming language: PHP", "Database: MySQL"). *: Example: `| technical details = Platform: MediaWiki`
- employees
*: Number of employees working on the website (if known and sourced). *: Example: `| employees = ~700 (2023)`
- headquarters
*: The location of the website's headquarters or the owning company's headquarters. *: Example: `| headquarters = San Francisco, California, United States`
- parent company
*: The parent company, if different from the direct owner (e.g., for a subsidiary). *: Example: `| parent company = Alphabet Inc.`
- subsidiaries
*: List of notable subsidiaries or related websites. *: Example: `| subsidiaries = YouTube, Gmail`
- slogan
*: The website's tagline or slogan. *: Example: `| slogan = The Free Encyclopedia`
- screenshot
*: An image filename for a screenshot of the website. The template will usually handle displaying it with a default size. Just provide the filename without the `File:` or `Image:` prefix. *: Example: `| screenshot = Wikipedia main page screenshot.png`
- archiveurl and archivedate
*: Used to provide a link to an archived version of the website's URL, useful for combating link rot. Use in conjunction with the `url` parameter. *: Example: `| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20200101000000/https://www.example.com/` *: Example: `| archivedate = January 1, 2020`
Example
Here is an example of how the template might be used for a hypothetical website:
{{Infobox website
| name = Example.com
| url = https://www.example.com/
| type = Placeholder website
| language = English
| owner = [[IANA]]
| creator = [[IANA]]
| launch date = {{Start date|1993|05|01}}
| current status = Active
| alexa rank = N/A
| commercial = No
| advertising = No
| content license = Public Domain
| technical details = Standard Web Server
| screenshot = Example.com screenshot.png
| slogan = Your placeholder for documentation
}}
This code would generate an infobox on the right side of the article with the specified details.
Notes
- Ensure parameter names are spelled correctly.
- Use internal links (`Article name`) where appropriate to link to other relevant articles.
- For dates, using a date template like Template:Tl is often preferred as it can add hidden metadata useful for categorization and data extraction.
See Also
- Help:Infobox - General help page about infoboxes.
- Help:Templates - General help page about templates.
- Template:Infobox company - An infobox for companies, sometimes related to websites.
- Template talk:Infobox website - The discussion page for this template.
Conclusion
The Template:Tl template is a valuable tool for standardizing the presentation of information about websites across the wiki. By providing key details in a clear, concise box, it significantly enhances the readability and navigability of articles for users. Users are encouraged to utilize this template and contribute to its improvement via the talk page.` template.
- name
*: The official name of the website. If omitted, the template usually defaults to the page title. *: Example: `| name = Wikipedia`
- url
*: The primary URL of the website. Include the full `http://` or `https://` prefix. *: Example: `| url = https://www.wikipedia.org/`
- type
*: The general type or category of the website (e.g., "Social media", "News site", "E-commerce platform", "Online encyclopedia", "Search engine"). *: Example: `| type = Online encyclopedia`
- language
*: The primary language(s) the website is available in. For multiple languages, list them separated by commas or use a template like Template:Tl if available on your wiki. *: Example: `| language = English` or `| language = English, Spanish, French`
- owner
*: The current owner or parent company of the website. Link to the company's article if one exists. *: Example: `| owner = Wikimedia Foundation`
- creator
*: The original creator(s) or founder(s) of the website. *: Example: `| creator = Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger`
- launch date
*: The date the website was officially launched or became publicly available. Use a date template like Template:Tl if available for proper formatting and metadata. *: Example: `| launch date = Template:Start date`
- current status
*: The current operational status of the website (e.g., "Active", "Inactive", "Defunct", "Archived"). *: Example: `| current status = Active`
- alexa rank
*: The website's global Alexa Rank (if available and considered a relevant metric on your wiki). Specify the date the rank was recorded. *: Example: `| alexa rank = 1 (July 2023)`
- commercial
*: Specify if the website is commercial or non-commercial (e.g., "Yes", "No"). *: Example: `| commercial = No`
- revenue
*: Estimated annual revenue (if known and sourced). *: Example: `| revenue = $100 million (2022)`
- advertising
*: Indicate if the website uses advertising (e.g., "Yes", "No", "Limited"). *: Example: `| advertising = No`
- content license
*: The license under which the website's content is available (e.g., "Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike", "All rights reserved"). *: Example: `| content license = CC BY-SA`
- technical details
*: Information about the underlying technology (e.g., "Platform: MediaWiki", "Programming language: PHP", "Database: MySQL"). *: Example: `| technical details = Platform: MediaWiki`
- employees
*: Number of employees working on the website (if known and sourced). *: Example: `| employees = ~700 (2023)`
- headquarters
*: The location of the website's headquarters or the owning company's headquarters. *: Example: `| headquarters = San Francisco, California, United States`
- parent company
*: The parent company, if different from the direct owner (e.g., for a subsidiary). *: Example: `| parent company = Alphabet Inc.`
- subsidiaries
*: List of notable subsidiaries or related websites. *: Example: `| subsidiaries = YouTube, Gmail`
- slogan
*: The website's tagline or slogan. *: Example: `| slogan = The Free Encyclopedia`
- screenshot
*: An image filename for a screenshot of the website. The template will usually handle displaying it with a default size. Just provide the filename without the `File:` or `Image:` prefix. *: Example: `| screenshot = Wikipedia main page screenshot.png`
- archiveurl and archivedate
*: Used to provide a link to an archived version of the website's URL, useful for combating link rot. Use in conjunction with the `url` parameter. *: Example: `| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20200101000000/https://www.example.com/` *: Example: `| archivedate = January 1, 2020`
Example
Here is an example of how the template might be used for a hypothetical website:
{{Infobox website
| name = Example.com
| url = https://www.example.com/
| type = Placeholder website
| language = English
| owner = [[IANA]]
| creator = [[IANA]]
| launch date = {{Start date|1993|05|01}}
| current status = Active
| alexa rank = N/A
| commercial = No
| advertising = No
| content license = Public Domain
| technical details = Standard Web Server
| screenshot = Example.com screenshot.png
| slogan = Your placeholder for documentation
}}
This code would generate an infobox on the right side of the article with the specified details.
Notes
- Ensure parameter names are spelled correctly.
- Use internal links (`Article name`) where appropriate to link to other relevant articles.
- For dates, using a date template like Template:Tl is often preferred as it can add hidden metadata useful for categorization and data extraction.
See Also
- Help:Infobox - General help page about infoboxes.
- Help:Templates - General help page about templates.
- Template:Infobox company - An infobox for companies, sometimes related to websites.
- Template talk:Infobox website - The discussion page for this template.
Conclusion
The Template:Tl template is a valuable tool for standardizing the presentation of information about websites across the wiki. By providing key details in a clear, concise box, it significantly enhances the readability and navigability of articles for users. Users are encouraged to utilize this template and contribute to its improvement via the talk page.
