Key Elements:

When citing websites and blogs in APA style, 7th edition, ensure you include the following key elements:

  • Author(s): Last name, First name initial(s).
  • Publication Date: If available. Use (n.d.) if no date is present.
  • Title of the Webpage or Blog Post: Sentence case.
  • Website or Blog Name: Italicized and in title case.
  • URL: Direct link to the webpage or blog post.

1. Website with an Author and Date:

Format:
Author, N. (Year, Date). Title of the page. Name of the Website. https://www.example.com

Example:
Smith, J. A. (2022, March 15). The impact of artificial intelligence on society. Tech Insights. https://www.techinsights.com/ai-impact

In-text Citation: (Smith, 2022)
Narrative In-text Citation: Smith (2022) explored …

Notes:

  • Include the exact date of publication.
  • Italicize the page title.
  • Use sentence case for the webpage title.
  • Include the full URL.

2. Website without an Author or Date:

Format:
Organization Or Website. (n.d.). Title of the page. Date of Retrieval, from https://www.example.com

Example:
World Health Organization. (n.d.). Mental health. Retrieved July 5, 2023, from https://www.who.int/mental_health/en/

In-text Citation: (World Health Organization, n.d.)
Narrative In-text Citation: According to World Health Organization (n.d.), people living in …

Notes:

  • Italicize the website name.
  • Use sentence case for the webpage title.
  • If there is no publication date, use (n.d.) and write the date of retrieval.
  • Because the author of the webpage and the site name are the same, omit the site name from the source element to avoid repetition.
  • Include the full URL.

3. Blog Post:

Format:
Author, N. (Year, Date). Title of the blog post. Name of the Weblog. https://www.example.com

Example:
Doe, M. (2021, June 10). Navigating the wilderness: A solo backpacking journey. Adventure Chronicles. https://www.adventurechronicles.com/navigating-wilderness

In-text Citation: (Doe, 2021)
Narrative In-text Citation: Doe (2021) shared a …

Notes:

  • Include the exact date of publication.
  • Italicize the blog name.
  • Use sentence case for the blog post title.
  • Include the full URL.