Creating a Successful Website Design & Development Project Ian Nerney Project Manager

What are some things you can do to ensure your website project will be successful?

1. Plan Have you defined the requirements of your project? 1.What’s your budget? 2.What does your website NEED to do? 3.Have you considered an envision phase? 4.What time frame does this project need to be completed in?

2. Communicate Make sure you are communicating with everyone involved in your business Review your content strategy, make sure you’re addressing the needs of all audiences – internal and external Talk through your vision sooner than later -- it is usually much easier to change directions early on in the project, rather than later

3. Pay Attention to the Details Things to Consider: Content and ongoing content creation strategy Who are you writing for? Who will be writing? What subjects will you be writing about? How will you engage your audiences? Images: Make sure you’re using licensed images Not stealing copyrighted material Video/Multi-Media Who will be creating? About what? Who will be managing the site when it’s live Remember, when the project is over, you’re just beginning…

For help on your development needs, please visit: “By planning, communicating, and minding the little things… you will help ensure that your website project will be successful, and you will create a better final product for your company and for your customers.” --Ian Nerney