A single or one-page website is simply a website that only contains one HTML page. There are no additional pages, such as an About, Features or Contact Us page.
Content on single page websites is fully loaded in the initial page, making the experience more continuous and fluid for the user. To navigate to different destinations on a single page website, users click navigation links that allow them to jump to destinations on the page or scroll down the page to reach different sections of content.
Single page websites aim to provide just the right amount of information for a user to make a decision and act on it. This is why single-page design is often used for landing pages, portfolios and event-related websites. They often resemble more information than they present, especially things like event or portfolios that often lead to more information. This minimal web design removes any unnecessary noise from the interface, focusing the user’s attention on the most important content. We are going to take a look into three different websites to highlight a few different strong suites in one-page websites.
First website we will take a look at is an intriguing one pager for an upcoming customizable to-do app called Check. This is a great reference to spicing up a simple launching soon page too. This website is clearly basic and does not have a lot going on but the interactive features and animations it has are very eye catching for a launch page. A launch page is supposed to act as an exciting opening to something you are trying to sell, inform and convey a feeling towards the viewer.
The following website has an interactable logo which just on its own is fun to play around with and see what it is about. It provides a couple of statements that foreshadow what the app/website is going to be for. However, I think them providing some more insight simply and in a more static manner on the webpage would have been a smart move instead of having to wait for the cube to rotate and show a few words. The other things done well though are the newsletter sign up form is apparent and has a beautiful form animation that almost makes you feel more intrigued to sign up.
The second website we will take a look into is called radical design. This launching course type launching page is clearly meant to be fun and goofy but underlying seriousness for Jack McDade’s upcoming Radical Design course. The layout of this page definitely goes for a pop style. Everything you want to know is organized well in the middle of the page, but it is also paired very well with the visuals along the sides and middle parts between the texts.
Although this page and course development is early in its life, I think they did a great job at incorporating two other things as well, feedback from designers and others as well as some insight about Jack and his background as well as a concluding paragraph at the very bottom of the page.
The final website we are going to take a look at is Voyager, which aims to renovate the way people work and live anywhere. Work from anywhere, anytime in beautiful contemporary spaces featuring open and dedicated desks, with private workspaces, suitable to both individuals and teams, with flexible access. Redefining the hotel discovery experience for affordability and comfort, all located within close proximity to high quality work environments. Build meaningful personal and professional connections with locals and those on the move, globally.
They did a great job at explaining what their goal was from the first few sentences, a whole new way to work remotely. If you were automatically interested, you could sign up for their newsletter at the top of their page. They did a great job at also providing easy access to more information by providing an arrow pointing down to allow you to easily read about their key points of interest with the business. Lastly, their visuals are simple yet elegant and modern.