Chicago 17th Edition - Websites

Free Chicago Website Citation Generator

Generate accurate Chicago style citations for websites, blogs, and online articles. Paste a URL for instant formatting in Author-Date or Notes-Bibliography style.

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Chicago Website Citation Formats

Author-Date:

Last, First. Year. "Page Title." Site Name. URL.

Notes-Bibliography:

First Last, "Page Title," Site Name, accessed Date, URL.

Chicago Website Citation Examples

Website - Author-Date

Smith, John. 2024. "The Future of AI." Tech Today. https://techtoday.com/ai-future.

In-text: (Smith 2024)

Website - Notes-Bibliography (Footnote)

John Smith, "The Future of AI," Tech Today, accessed January 15, 2024, https://techtoday.com/ai-future.

In-text: ¹

Website without Author

"Mental Health Resources." University Health Services. Accessed January 20, 2024. https://uhs.edu/mental-health.

In-text: ("Mental Health Resources" 2024)

Blog Post

Johnson, Mary. 2024. "Writing Tips for Beginners." The Writer's Blog (blog). January 5, 2024. https://writersblog.com/tips.

In-text: (Johnson 2024)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a website in Chicago Author-Date style?

Include author (or site owner), year, title in quotes, website name in italics, and URL. Example: Smith, John. 2024. "Article Title." Site Name. https://example.com/article.

How do I cite a website in Chicago Notes-Bibliography style?

For footnotes: First Last, "Page Title," Site Name, accessed Month Day, Year, URL. Example: John Smith, "Article Title," Site Name, accessed January 15, 2024, https://example.com.

Do I need to include the access date for websites?

Access dates are required in Notes-Bibliography style and recommended in Author-Date when the content may change. Always include for news sites, blogs, and social media.

What if there is no author on a website?

Use the website or organization name as the author. If citing a specific page, you can start with the page title in quotes.

How do I shorten URLs in Chicago citations?

Keep URLs as short as possible while still being functional. Remove tracking parameters and "www" if the link works without it. Use permalinks when available.