PLANNING A DESIGN

PLANNING A DESIGN

1. Web Design and Different Roles

   • HTML
   • CSS
   • Java Script
   • CGIprogramming
   • PHP, ASP
   • ColdFusion scripting
   • Server management
   • Speed
   • Content

2. Set your purpose and goals

3. Create a budget

4. Assign roles

   • Company stakeholders
   • Web developer
   • Content writer and/or editor
   • HTML/CSS professional
   • Web and graphic designer

5. Create a content strategy.

   • Blog posts
   • Documents
   • Video
   • Pictures
   • Slideshows
   • Social media feeds
   • Updates

6. Structure your website.

7. Create a wireframe

8. Start designing

   • Navigation easy to understand and easy to find
   • Use an easy-to-read font for blocks of text.
   • Background color and text color that contrast well
   • Adaptable to all screens
   • Keep it light so that it loads quickly
   • Make prominent the company logo and tag line.
   • Keep styles and colors consistent
   • Design it with the future in mind.

9. Test it out

   • Make sure it runs on all browsers, OS and gadgets.

10. Maintain your site

    • Monitor your analytics software
    • Constantly review metrics
    • Updates and Security.
    • Feedback