Z-100 New York
This is the top rated site on Google and it is a very popular radio station in the New York City area. On the homepage you will find a recent playlist and what is playing to listen in real time. Celebrity news and a list of shows are near the top of the page. There is a lot going on with the homepage but it is neatly organized. The use of a white background lets the content be the main focus. There are also several videos embedded on the page to convey information. Use this website as a good example of organization and the use of white space.
HOT 97.com
This radio station is dedicated to Hip-Hop and the use of a black background and city graphics gives it an urban feel. Videos featuring popular artists and events are used to highlight information. A list of the hot topics on the site lets user access information quickly. It is also well-organized and instead of using white space it uses black. Use this website as a good example of how to create an urban feel with color on your Flash website.
PANDORA Internet Radio
This website is very simple in its design, but presents you with a powerful tool to create your own website. A blue background and one screen is all you will see when you arrive at the homepage. You then enter an artist or song that you like and the website will create a radio station that contains songs of that artist and related ones for you to enjoy. If you click on the full bio of the artist you will be taken to a web page that lists their work and related artists for you to buy their albums. Use this as a sample of a very simple yet powerful design for your radio’s website.
93.3 KGSR
This radio station website is a good example of a consistent look. A window to stream the live broadcast is in the forefront of the web page and a listing of the upcoming events is right below it. There is also a lot of information on the pages, but they are well-organized. Like most websites for radio stations, the pages on this one are based on a grid layout that makes it easy to include a good amount of content without them becoming cluttered.
100.7 WMMS
This radio station is geared toward men who like sports and women. That is obvious from all of the sports information and large category that lists many “hot chic” features. You can also follow the station on Facebook and Twitter easily with the social media buttons prominently displayed near the top of the page. You can also sign up to receive updates and subscribe to the RSS feed for the station. This website can be used as an example of how to target your audience with the features and images you use.
KPAN
This is a community centered radio station and is family owned and operated. It is very simple in design and almost rustic looking. The images and features focus on the Texas town of Hereford. Pictures of local community events and a picture of the radio station and the crew dominate the homepage. You can use this website as an example of how a community radio station can represent itself on the large arena of the Internet and target their home area.
930 WFMD Fredrick’s News Radio
This talk radio news station focuses on the most popular news items and you can access videos of breaking news and archived stories. A rotating gallery gives you access to news stories and human interest stories. This website packs a lot of information on the page and the grid layout keeps it easy to find what you want. This is another example of a website that uses images, videos and text to target their news audience.
Use these examples of radio websites for inspiration. You can take what you find that you like and apply it to your own website. A Flash website gives you the tools you need to make your radio station’s website stand out above the rest.
