MLA 8th Style Guide: Website

Website

Format

Author(s). “Title of Webpage.” Title of Overall Website, Publication Date, URL. Accessed Date.

Example

Jobson, Christopher. “Magical Photographs of Fireflies from Japan’s 2016 Summer.” Colossal, 7 Jul. 2016, thisiscolossal.com/2016/07/2016-summer-firefly-photos. Accessed 13 Oct. 2016.

Common Exceptions

Often with websites, there will be no author. Omit it.

Example

“Diabetes Superfoods.” American Diabetes Association, 2 Feb. 2015, http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/making-healthy-food-choices/diabetes-superfoods.html. Accessed 23 Sept. 2015.


Often times with websites, there will be no date of publication listed. Omit it.

Example

Smith, Kelly. “Decorate With Sustainable Furniture.” My Home Ideas, http://www.myhomeideas.com/healthy-home/healthy-solutions/decorate-with-sustainable-furniture. Accessed 12 Dec. 2016.