How to Plan and Develop a Successful Website
- Nina Menezes
Getting a great Web site up and running does not have to be difficult. All it takes is a little knowledge and planning. Before looking for a web designer, take some time to understand exactly what you want. Putting together a project plan for your Website will ensure that you get the results you are looking for.
1. Business Needs
Determine if you want an e-commerce site or a site with information about your company. Your website may include the following:
ð Informational
ð Shopping
ð Registration
ð Searching a database
ð Discussion forums
2. Features
What features do you want to add to your website to make it more interesting and interactive? For example, if you want to set up an e-commerce site, you may want to have a shopping cart. Some common features are:
ð Forms - allow visitors to easily submit or request information
ð Message Boards - visitors can leave or respond to messages
ð Photo Galleries - display graphical information on your products or services
ð Counters - track the number of times a page has been viewed
ð Flash Animation- create interesting animated content
ð Search - allow visitors to search for content
ð Shopping Cart - software that collects and records the purchases of your customers
3. Budget
The cost of a Website depends on the complexity and size of the site you would like. In addition to the cost of designing and developing your site, you need to consider additional costs like domain name registration, site hosting and site maintenance.
4. Planning your Web site
Once you know some of the basics, you can put together a simple plan to help you communicate your project needs. When putting your plan together:
ð Determine the objective of your website.
ð Define your audience.
ð Determine what content you will need.
ð Look at other sites for inspiration
By taking some time upfront to understand what you want, and how to get it done efficiently and cost effectively, your Web site is sure to be a success. To learn more, contact us at nina@interdream-designs.com.
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"Nina's stellar creativity as a web designer was nothing short of phenomenal as evident in the ingenious design concepts presented throughout the term of the project. We were simply amazed with the special touches she added within our own website's revision, as if it were simply a "work of art"."
- Brenda Lopez, Affluent Bride
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Elizabeth Lengyel
People Coach
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
"Nina, thank you for making such a daunting task into such a wonderful experience. Your step-by-step guidance along with your patience and creativity have resulted in a website that captures the essence of who I am and the message I want to convey to the world; all without me ever actually having the pleasure of meeting you in person. "
With gratitude,
Elaine Turner
Pawsitive Connections
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
“Nina's skill and creativity in web design is only surpassed by her patience and mentoring. As "Social Media Newbies," we had no idea how or where to begin in launching our Gem Health Care Halton website. Nina took us by the hand and guided us through the process with dignity intact! Our new website is clean, easy to manoeuvre, and showcases what we do and who were are. We will work with her again!”
Ginger Quinn
Gem Health Care Halton
Oakville, Canada