How to Cite a Website in MLA (9th edition)
Learn how to cite webpages, online articles, and web content in MLA format (9th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
MLA Works Cited Format
Here is the standard MLA format for citing a website in your Works Cited page:
Author Last Name, First Name. "Title of Page." Website Name, Publisher, Day Month Year, URL.
MLA Example for a Website
A complete MLA reference for a website, formatted by the official MLA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
Larsen, Sofie. “How Peer Review Works.” Open Science Digest, 14 May 2024, https://www.example.org/peer-review.
Matching in-text citation: (Larsen)
MLA In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
(Smith)
Narrative
According to Smith, ...
Key MLA Formatting Rules
- Put the page title in quotation marks.
- Italicize the website name.
- Include the publisher if different from the website name.
- Use "Accessed Day Month Year" at the end if no publication date.
- Do not include https:// or http:// in the URL.
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 MLA (9th 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 Works Cited: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match MLA requirements.
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