Web Site Design

deep thoughts...

The clearer your vision for your website, the more likely that you'll end up with what you really want, and in the shortest time possible.

When beginning the web site creation process, here are some things to think about before meeting with the designer:

• What are my goals for the site? Selling? Informational? Customer support? Awareness building?
  
• Who is my target market? What do they like? What are their values & habits?
  
• What short (2-3 word) phrases would the visitor type in to search for your site? List as many as you can. (& ask your friends!)
  
• For ecommerce sites: what marketing has worked well in the past?
  
• Do you have a domain name? If not, do you have a name in mind?
  
• What other sites have you admired? Write down a few favorites.
  
• What colors do you envision? Images? Layout? Try sketching your ideas on paper.
  
• Do you have a logo? If not, what might it look like? What is the feeling?
  
• What images come to mind? Will you create/provide them, or will they be created by the designer?
  
• How do you see the site layout? How many pages, and how do they work together?
  
• Do you plan to accept credit cards on the site? Do you have a merchant account?

Things to bring:

• Site access info: Sign-In Information, username, password (if you already have a site).
• Your notes (from above) on site layout, logo, graphics, & relevant print advertising materials, if applicable.