What is a MASTHEAD?
Mastheads are a concept that predates the creation of web pages. Essentially, a masthead is a graphic image that is often found at the top of a printed or electronic page. The masthead may include a number of different elements that are designed to catch the eye and provide the page with a degree of visual appeal. Most designers for mastheads also attempt to create a final design that will be easy for viewers to remember and easily associate with the publication. The masthead is often considered to be a very important component in defining the look of the front page of a website. Several different elements can combine to create a visually appealing graphic that will entice the visitor to the site to remain and explore the contents in more detail. To this end, the masthead may contain such key elements as an easily recognized company logo, a text title in fonts and colors that catch the eye, or some sort of graphic image that helps to tell the viewer something important about the purpos
A masthead is a list of information about a newspaper or magazine which is typically printed near the editorial page or inside cover. This information is included in every issue, making it easy for people to see who is involved with the publication and where it is published. The term “masthead” is also sometimes used to describe the title or banner of a newspaper; this usage is actually incorrect, as a newspaper’s banner is better known as a nameplate. You may also see the term “masthead” used in online publishing to describe the pages which provide information about the site’s owners. As you might expect, this term is nautical in origin. It refers to the tradition of attaching a brass plate with information about the owner to the mainmast of a ship. Nautical mastheads might also include the home port of the ship, and the year that the ship was built. In some regions, the content of a masthead is mandated by law, to ensure that it will be easy for people to contact the staff and owners
