7 steps to building a website Building a web site should be a calculated and carefully planned venture. Significant hours of planning, research, and preparation must be invested before any work on the computer begins.
Determine the Problems, Define the Purpose/Goals Most web sites are built to solve a problem or meet a need. What is the purpose of the website?
Gather Info & Research Perform an in-depth interview about all aspects of the business. Who What
Shape Solution, Determine Content, Choose Technology, Story board/Map Site Identify Content for the site Plan the site (story board or site map).
Gather Assets Collecting information such as: History other important information that need to be placed on the site.
Construct Site Keeping the purpose in mind, construct a site based upon the Site Map you have already devised Begin to build
Test and Improve, Test and Improve. . . As the site nears completion, you must test every page, link, button and all other parts of the site. Carefully study the site, asking yourself, is there any way I can make improvements? Have someone else navigate the site to get their opinion
Publicize the Site various means of publicizing the site MARKETING!