First Steps

First web presence?
Reworking an existing site?

The following questions will help you define your needs clearly to your designer. And in turn determine whether you need a simple one page design, or something more complex possibly generating pages dynamically on the fly.

Dont forget I'm happy to answer questions so feel free to pick up the phone or email at anytime, details of which can be found here.

Q: About You

What is your company profile?
What do you do?
What are the main objectives for your website?
E.g. Promote the company's image, Increase Sales of existing products, Advertise new products, Support customers, attract new customers.
What image do you want to convey to your customers?
E.g. Traditional, Stylish, Eccentric, Approachable, Youthful, Trustworthy.
What is your target audience?
E.g. Young/Mature, adventurous/calm, Company's/Individuals, Male/Female.
How should a website fit into any existing marketing activities you are involved in?
What is your USP (Unique Selling Point)?
How is your company different from your competitors?

Q: Functionality

What are the key functions or areas you need to cover?
Do you need to update the website yourself? If so how often?
Do you need the website to integrate with existing systems?
E.g. Stock control, Asset management.

Q: Content

How many pages will you need and what will they contain?
Do you just require a basic site or would animated pages work better for you?
Do you need help with copywriting?
Do you already have pictures of your product or will you need help with photography or picture research to give a professional look?

Q: Designs that work

List any websites or other material that you have seen which portray an image that would work for you.

What is your budget?
How can you utilise your funds to the best advantage?
What is your deadline?


		First Steps First web presence? Reworking an existing site? The following questions will help you define your needs clearly to your designer. And in turn determine whether you need a simple one page design, or something more complex possibly generating pages dynamically on the fly. Dont forget I'm happy to answer questions so feel free to pick up the phone or email at anytime, details of which can be found here. Q: About You What is your company profile? What do you do? What are the main objectives for your website? E.g. Promote the company's image, Increase Sales of existing products, Advertise new products, Support customers, attract new customers. What image do you want to convey to your customers? E.g. Traditional, Stylish, Eccentric, Approachable, Youthful, Trustworthy. What is your target audience? E.g. Young/Mature, adventurous/calm, Company's/Individuals, Male/Female. How should a website fit into any existing marketing activities you are involved in? What is your USP (Unique Selling Point)? How is your company different from your competitors? Q: Functionality What are the key functions or areas you need to cover? Do you need to update the website yourself? If so how often? Do you need the website to integrate with existing systems? E.g. Stock control, Asset management. Q: Content How many pages will you need and what will they contain? Do you just require a basic site or would animated pages work better for you? Do you need help with copywriting? Do you already have pictures of your product or will you need help with photography or picture research to give a professional look? Q: Designs that work List any websites or other material that you have seen which portray an image that would work for you. What is your budget? How can you utilise your funds to the best advantage? What is your deadline? Have a clear idea of your timescale.

First Steps

Q: About You

Q: Functionality

Q: Content

Q: Designs that work

Have a clear idea of your timescale.