Corporate Web Site

Corporate Web Site

A corporate website or corporate site is an informational website operated by a business or private enterprise such as a charity or nonprofit foundation. They differ from electronic commerce sites in that they provide information to the public about the company rather than transacting business or providing other services. 

Contents of a Corporate Web site

Corporate websites usually includes the following:

1. A home page

2. A navigation bar or other means for accessing various site sections

3. A unified look and feel incorporating the company logos, style sheets, and graphic images

4. An “about us “section with the following information

• A summary of company operations, history and mission statement

• A list of the company’s products and services

• A section with biographical information on founders, board members, and important executives. Sometimes provides an overview of the company’s overall workforce.

• A “news” section containing press releases and links to news articles about the company

• A “investor” section describing key owners and investors of the company

• A list of key clients, suppliers, achievements, projects, partners or others.

5. Pages of special interest to specific groups. These may include

• An employment section where the company lists open positions and tells job seekers how to apply

• Investor pages with the annual report, business plan, current stock price, financial statements, overview of the company structure and other regulatory filings

• Pages for employees, suppliers, customers, strategic partners, affiliates etc.

6. Contact information

7. A terms of use document and statement of intellectual property ownership and policies as they apply to the site content

8. A privacy policy