| BEFORE designing a website, here is some food for thought: |
1. What is the purpose of my site?
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Electronic Business Card
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Promoting My Service
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Promoting My Business
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Selling Items
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Displaying My Work
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2. Who is my audience?
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Specific Clientele
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Parents
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Potential Employers
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Potential Customers
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3. What size website do I need? What pages do I need to include?
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Home Page
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About Us / Mission
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Services Offered
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Portfolio
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Shopping Cart
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Prices / Fees
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Contact Us
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4. What items do I need to gather before CBQ can begin creating?
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logos
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photos / images
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text
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contact information
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domain name
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hosting package
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5. What do I want my website to look like?
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Take a look at websites out there and make a list of what appeals to you....the colors, the style, the architecture (how it flows), etc...
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Think about what you want your visitor to experience when they visit.
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Your Home Page should be a summary of what and who your business is - first impressions go a long way - not to mention it will help optimize your website!
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