Planning Your Website
Getting Started
The first thing you need to do when planning a website is to think about what you want. Take a look at other websites and then follow the steps below.
- Decide on a domain name. You can check the availability of names at our website www.domains-and-hosting.com.
- Make a list of the websites you link and why. Are there aspects of the design you wish to copy?
- List the pages you want to have on your website. A simple tree list like the one below will help you list and show pages and any sub pages.
- Homepage
- About Us
- Our Services/Products
- Product 1
- Product2
- Product3
- Get a Quote
- Contact Us
- Once you have your list of pages make a list of any special features that you require on these pages and describe them. These features can include:
- Quote forms
- Photo Galleries
- Video Clips
- Flash Animation
- E-Commerce
- Content Management
- Forums
- Guestbooks
- Members areas
- Next you need to decide what content you will supply and what you need producing for you. This can include text, photos graphics etc.
- You will now be able to decide which package and add-on options you require.
- If you remain unsure then send us datails of your requirements and we will select the correct package and add-ons for you.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mailing sales@website-xpress.net or call 01624 626892.
