APA Style Guide - 6th

Website

Format

Author Last Name, First Initial. (Year, Month Day of Publication). Title of webpage. Retrieved from URL

Example

McNicol, T. (2009, April 28). Giant Pterosaurs couldn't fly, study suggests. Retrieved from http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/04/090428-giant-pterosaurs-fly.html

Common Exceptions

For some webpages, there will not be a specific person listed as the author. If an organization is responsible for the webpage’s content, then use the organization’s name as the author.

Example

American Diabetes Association (2014, May 14). Diabetes superfoods. Retrieved from http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/making-healthy-food-choices/diabetes-superfoods.html


If there is not a specific person listed as the author, omit the author and use the title of the article in the author’s place.

Example

All 33 Chile miners freed in flawless rescue (2010, October 13). Retrieved from http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39625809/ns/world_news-americas


Often with websites, there will be no date of publication listed. In its place, write n.d.

Example

Smith, K. (n.d.). Decorate with sustainable furniture. Retrieved from http://www.myhomeideas.com/healthy-home/healthy-solutions/decorate-with-sustainable-furniture