Buenos Dias people! The last couple of days we’ve been talking about the “New Website Development Planning Checklist”. We are now at the halfway point.  Today we are covering part 3 of this series entitled  “Design and Development”. Let us know your thoughts and feel free to share.

3. Design and Development

There are many things to think about when planning a new website project! The following are some things you may want to consider regarding the design and development before you begin your project:

• Do you have an exisiting Domain Name?
• Is your business name available as a Domain Name?
• How many people at your company need emails?
• Do you currently have a set of Company Colors?
• Are there any existing images (such as logo or photos) that you want to include on your site?
• Do you need/want new graphics, images, flash or banners designed for your site?
• How much content do you plan to have and who will write it?
• Do you need MultiCOLOR Media to do the Copywriting for you?
• Do you need a Members Only Area with a secure log-in?
• Will you need online forms to collect customer information?
• Do you have, want or need a CRM (Customer Relationship Manager) to handle that information?
• Do you want Video or Audio on your site?
• Do you want to offer Quizzes, Surveys or Polls?

While not all of these questions are imperative to answer prior to starting your project, some are, and actually determine how your website is designed and built. Think about it!

Hello again! Yesterday I told you that over the next several days we would go over the key essential elements to consider when planning your next website development project with MultiCOLOR Media. The topic we covered yesterday was “General Purpose and Audience”. Today’s topic is “What Information To Include” on your new site!

Please feel free to leave any comments if you think i’ve left anything out .

2. Information That You May Wish to Include

Consider what information and features you want to make available on your new website. Every business and every website is different, and there are no standards (at least not anymore) when it comes to what you NEED to have on your website, it’s all up to you. With that said here are some examples of what you may choose to include on your new website:

• Your Company Information
• Contact Info (Phone, Fax, Mobile, Email, IM)
• Terms & Conditions
• Privacy Policy
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Products Descriptions
• Services You Offer
• Links to your Social Profiles
• RSS Feeds (For Easy Syndication)
• Industry Related Articles
• Web Blog
• Live Chat / Chat Room
• Forum / Message Board
• shopping cart (ecommerce only)

Well that sums it up! Tune in tomorrow for Part 3: Design & Development

Hi Everyone! Getting a new website developed is by no means an easy chore and should not be taken lightly. It takes proper preparation and planning if you want to do it right. Over the next several days we will go over the key essential elements to consider when planning your next website development project with MultiCOLOR Media. This series will cover 5 major areas: Audience, Information, Design, Marketing & Maintenance. Now get to work and Enjoy

1. General Website Purpose and Audience:

How will your new website serve the needs of your existing clients?

Your existing customers are just as important as the ones you are trying to attract with your new website, infact some would say they are even more important. After all, you wouldn’t be in business without them, so when considering the purpose of your new website, you need to figure out what you can offer your current customers through your new website that will further show your commitment and dedication to improving your business to customer  (B2C) relationship. Doing This will not only strengthen your current B2C relationships, but also give some valuable insight for your prospective clients on how important your current customers are to you and some forsight into how they will be treated. This will give them the warm fuzzies inside and make them want to be a part of your team.

Tune in tomorrow for Part 2: What to Include