Web Site Development

Before you begin to design your site you should:

Have a statement of purpose - What are the main reasons for implementing this solution?

Know your main objectives - What specific objectives do you have for the site? This should be a measurable objective like getting 1000 hits per month or selling 1000 gadgets per month. This is the best way to tell if your site is doing what you want it to.

Identify your target audience - Who will use this solution? What is unique about them? What preferences do they have? What computer use knowledge do they have?

Next you can begin to layout pages of the site in an organizational chart view.

Use the information you identified above to guide you. Ensure the pages you are adding are in line with your purpose and objectives or you are getting off track and budget. Sometimes the purpose and objectives need tuning when you find a new objective. Keep them around during the entire development process and you will stay in the right direction.