How to Cite a Website in APA (7th edition)
Learn how to cite webpages, online articles, and web content in APA format (7th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
APA Reference List Format
Here is the standard APA format for citing a website in your reference list:
Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of page. Site Name. https://www.example.com/page
APA Example for a Website
A complete APA reference for a website, formatted by the official APA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
Larsen, S. (2024, May 14). How peer review works. Open Science Digest. https://www.example.org/peer-review
Matching in-text citation: (Larsen, 2024)
APA In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
(Smith, 2024)
Narrative
Smith (2024) found that...
Key APA Formatting Rules
- Italicize the title of the webpage.
- Include the site name in plain text (omit if same as author).
- Use the full URL — no period after the URL.
- Include a retrieval date only if the content is likely to change.
- If no author, start with the title.
- If no date, use (n.d.).
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your website.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the APA (7th edition) template shown above.
- Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
- Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match APA requirements.
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