Frenquently asked Questions about Web Site Design
Learning about creating your first web site. How to approach Designing and Structuring your Web site. This is a guideline for in-visioning your Web site.
Why do you need a web site in the first place?
When a person asks you if you have a Web site do you feel uncomfortable saying "no"?
- In today's business world your "www" is as important as your phone number.
- People can research your web site on their own time.
- A web site allows your information to be available 24/7. Early Birds & Night Owls are Welcome. No time zone interruption.
- Worldwide exposure - Anyone can find you anytime from anywhere.
- Your web site provides a unique advertising opportunity. It's a new version Yellow Pages.
What kind of web site do you need?
This may help you organize the bulk of your information and determine how much space you will need.
- Do you just want to just "get on the web" or do you want an in-depth Web site with an extensive representation of what you do?
- How much written content do you have ready to go?
- Can you write a description of what you do? How specialized are you?
- Is visual Impact a priority for you? Do you have a "look" in mind? What catches your eye when you surf the internet?
- What do you expect your web site to bring to you or your business? Who do you want your site attract?
Are you expecting to maintain your site after it is up and running?
Often Web sites require no maintenance or revision once they are up and running.
- How often will the information on your site will need to be changed or edited?
- Will you have new material on an ongoing basis?
Why do you need a Webmaster?
A Web Master is like a contractor for a building project making sure everything is done professionally and up to code.
- A Webmaster designs the web site with the requests of the client being met
- A Webmaster is in charge of making sure everything continues to run smoothly
- Oversees on-going maintenance of the the Web site when needed
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