Tips for preparing the material for your website
Know what you want
Make sure you know why you want a website and what you want your website to do for you. Write down some short term and long term goals. Establishing an Internet presence for your business is an important step, make sure you do it right! You need to have a clear vision before you start.
Surf the internet
Compile a list of websites that appeal to you in aspects of: color scheme, content, layout and other related design properties. This will help us factor in your personal tastes and preferences into the design process and produce a website you're proud of!
Plan the content of your website
Draw a hierarchical tree menu structure (site map) so that you can see how everything will fit in and write down the names of your pages. Write the content for your website, even if it is just in bullet points, we can always step in from there. Keep in mind you need to write for your website visitors. As always, content is king.
Important:
- Write content in "Word document" (each page saved as a separate file; for example: About_us file.... (put all text files in a "content text" folder.
- Put pictures and logos in a "images" folder
- Any pictures for a slide show in a "slide show pictures" folder
- Any videos you want in a "media" folder
Remember: benefits sell not features.
Take some pictures for your website
Snapshots of staff, products, or your work environment improve the visual appeal of your website and familiarize your customers and potential customers with your business. You can save money by providing us with photos you have taken yourself.
Provide Testimonials
Testimonials provide a great way to reassure your visitors. Blend your testimonials in with your sales message. Avoid making your visitors have to click to another page to view your testimonials -- chances are, they won't. By blending your testimonials in with your sales message, you can ensure they will be read.