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Consider these questions before initiating your web-site

Posted Feb 1, 03:14 AM by Gary Venter

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Why do you want a website?

Do you even need a website? Sometimes there are simpler ways to achieve your aims: further reading

What is the purpose of your site?

People commonly investigate their options in a web-browser before making a selection, and a well-designed brochure-type website goes a long way to entice your clients to take the next step – to contact you and make an enquiry

What do you expect from it?

The more we know about your expectations, the more satisfied you’ll be. Its tough to design in a vacuum!

Who are your competition?

Who else is already doing what you want to do? What can you learn from them? What can you do better? All to often a website dazzles you with snazzy graphics and menu systems. Try to see beyond these and focus on functionality: what sucks? what sings?

Do you really need it all at once?

Often a simple, straight-forward design , executed well is all you need, particularly if this is your first professionally-designed website. Add in extra functionality only when you need it.


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