Comparing my website with 'The 1975'

After creating and constructing my own website on ‘Wix.com’ for the highly talented English rock band, ‘The 1975.’ I felt it was a crucial element to practice our crafts within creating websites as part of the A2 media portfolio assigns pupils to create their own website.

I also felt it was necessary to compare both my own, crafted website with the official and original 1975 website. Both sources share similar aspects but also differs depending on own taste and choice, such as layout.

Firstly, the official site of ‘The 1975’ immediately brings you to a page advertising the bands newest album but the main element of the page is to allow viewers to purchase their merchandises, tickets and their music through different sources completed in one simple link.  This previous page could suggest the band is awakened and keen on making money and performing sales.

However, my presentation of my website contrasts from the official site as my website directs the viewer straight to the main homepage instead of previous entrance pages to their site. My homepage focuses on the collective, organic act following. Similarly throughout my website, I chose to concentrate on embracing both Negus’ Organic Vs Synthetic Theory and Richard Dyer’s Star theory, through the use of subtle colour, organised layouts and through elements of writing.

Although, the homepage of the official site includes a simple design yet aspects of busyness and compact information appears through the use of photographs. 

However, the home page when scrolled down includes over 100 pictures and words questions engaged with fans, this could highlight the band are relying on as much social media as the can to be successful or popular; as other bands feel one photo of themselves does them enough justice. I chose to produce only one photo for the bands web page. The site covers elements of modern aspects and

positive responses.

The site is straightforward and collective, consisting of clear links to their tours, music, love, videos, store and more. The official site keeps their concentration on maintaining the colour scheme throughout the site. This shows organised artists and follows conventions of healthy organic theories.

From researching and examining The 1975’s site, I feel courageous, confident and reliable in creating my own website for the band.