PLANNING YOUR WEBSITE FROM CONCEPT TO LAUNCH
an overview of the web design processstrategize > create > execute
“A well-trained man knows how to answer questions; an educated man
knows what questions are worth asking.”
E Digby Baltzel
HOW MUCH DO YOUR WEBSITES COST?
CAN YOU INCLUDE A DESIGN PROTOTYPEWITH THE PROPOSAL?
I NEED A WEBSITE BY THE END OF THE MONTH
FOCUS ON ONE THING AT A TIME
step 1DISCOVERY
Goals • Audience • Competition • Features
step 2DEFINE THE PROJECTScope • Deliverables • Proposal
step 3COLLECT ASSETS
Inspiration • Brand Files • Hosting
step 4SITE MAP
Define the navigation structure and page count
step 5CONTENT
Keywords • Copy • Imagery • Video
step 6ARCHITECTURE
Determine overall layout via wireframes
step 8DEVELOP
Begin programming and development
step 9STAGING & REVIEW
User Testing • Bug Zapping
step 10LAUNCH
Unveil the site for the world to see