COP3 - supporting website

In order to create another mode of distribution, I have mocked up a simple website where a user would be able to purchase the zine. The website is extremely reflective of the practical work, whilst offering a humorous and light hearted experience, with a conversational tone of voice. There is a landing page, along with an about section, shop and contact page. 

This site is linked to the publication, printed in the back so that the user can visit and purchase the next issue. I don't want to push the zine on people, as I feel this contradicts with the message, however there needs to be a way for the audience to interact with the product. Although technology is there to aid zines in modern day society, I wouldn't go as far as advertising my zine, or putting it on social network sites. The zine would only be available via it's own simple page, as well as Etsy. 

Landing Page

This is the page that the user would land one when visiting the address. It simply states the title, and the purpose of the publication. There are then three links at the bottom of the page, which clearly state in digital type where each section takes you. 

About

The about section uses the hand drawn type to create an eye catching about me section, offering a little bit more information about the zine itself. I felt that this was necessary, as even though the concept behind the zine doesn't have to be blatantly obvious and it creates communities and experiences without you realising, I wanted to explain the subject matter further. 

Contact

The contact page allows users to get in touch with the author, in order to extend relationships where the work can be discussed. It also allows the user the opportunity to submit their own interest or work to the zine, which can then be included in the next issue. This is an efficient way of building up content, and spreading the zine further, away from the group that it is currently in. Individuals can therefore interact and play a role in what goes inside. 

Shop

The shop is a simple way for the user to view the zine and the purchase it. It is priced at 99p, which covers printing and effort costs. The user is able to flick through various images using the three buttons below. The 'add to bag' link leads to a separate page where the user can use paypal to buy the product.