MLA 9th Edition - Websites

Free MLA Website Citation Generator

Generate accurate MLA citations for websites, online articles, and web pages. Paste a URL or search to get instant Works Cited entries.

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MLA Website Citation Format

Basic Format:

Author. "Title of Page." Website Name, Publisher, Day Month Year, URL.

Title Formatting:

Page title in "quotes," site name in italics

URL Formatting:

Remove http:// or https://

MLA Website Citation Examples

Web Page with Author

Smith, John. "The Future of Artificial Intelligence." Tech Today, Tech Media Inc., 15 Jan. 2024, www.techtoday.com/ai-future.

In-text: (Smith)

Web Page without Author

"Mental Health Resources for Students." University Health Services, State University, 2024, www.stateuniv.edu/health/mental.

In-text: ("Mental Health")

Online News Article

Johnson, Mary. "New Climate Report Released." The Daily News, 20 Mar. 2024, www.dailynews.com/climate-report.

In-text: (Johnson)

Blog Post

Garcia, Robert. "Writing Tips for Beginners." The Writer's Blog, 5 Feb. 2024, www.writersblog.com/tips.

In-text: (Garcia)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a website in MLA format?

Include author (if available), title of page in quotes, website name in italics, publisher, date, and URL. Example: Smith, John. "Article Title." Website Name, Publisher, 15 Jan. 2024, www.example.com/article.

What if there is no author on a website?

Start with the title of the page or article in quotes. Example: "Article Title." Website Name, Publisher, 15 Jan. 2024, www.example.com.

Do I need to include the URL in MLA citations?

Yes, MLA 9th edition recommends including URLs. Remove "http://" or "https://" from the beginning. Use permalinks or DOIs when available.

How do I cite a web page with no date?

If no publication date is available, you can include an access date at the end: Accessed 15 Jan. 2024. However, this is optional in MLA 9.

How do I format the in-text citation for a website?

Use author's last name or shortened title if no author. No page numbers needed for web sources: (Smith) or ("Article Title").