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PREPARING FOR A WEBSITE PROJECT
You probably already have a dream website in your mind. Here at Online Thinkers, we turn your dream website into reality. We make sure that we are both at the same page in order to come up with the perfect website you have long hoped for.
Here are some of the factors that you should consider. Read and think it over. Answering such simple questions is very important to coming up with your website.
Domain name. Do you already have that perfect domain name that suits your business best? Make sure that the name you choose best represents the services or products that you offer.
Text, Images, Logos. Do you have these things ready or are they still in production? Or do you still need help with conceptualizing these? The secret to all of these is making sure that they all revolve around your company goals and image.
Custom email addresses. For easier access and smoother communication between you and your clients, a custom email address is very important. Also, determining how many email addresses you should sign-up for is as vital. You surely don’t want to run out of space.
Frequency of updates. There will be instances where you would have to frequently update your website, like in cases of new products or sudden sales or offerings. You should have in mind an estimate of how often your website would be possibly updated in a week or in a month.
Pages / Structure. There are of course certain website pages that are most definitely will be included such as the Home Page, About Us and Contact Us pages. You might also want to think of specific pages that are unique according to the type of business you have. A laid out structure of the flow of the pages / menu and content would also help the developer to organize the project.
Additional features and functionality. These could be anything you can imagine. These functionalities and features maybe picture slideshows, gallery, video integration, blog, shopping cart and online forms to name a few. You can take advantage of these features and use it to further enhance your website’s online presence.
Theme and Style. It is also essential that you identify the look and feel that you want for your website. This includes the color theme, style (corporate, personal, web 2.0, etc), proportion, tone and other visual aspects. Citing a couple reference sites would also help the designer come up with perfect design for your project.
Flash Animation. Give your website high visual appeal through the use of animation. A design incorporated with dynamic flash can ensure that the site becomes aesthetically relevant and appropriate. A flash animation showcases visual beauty and also creates a signature style for your website.
Time Frame. It is important to have a concrete time frame in planning your website. When do you plan to launch it? Your time frame and project size are significant factors in the development process of your website project. This is all about the perfect timing and making sure to accomplish things right on time. If you are in doubt if your target schedule is feasible, it is best to consult your developer regarding it.
