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Anchorage, AK 99514
Phone: 907-884-2333
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This site is both html and flash. The client wanted a classy site to show off their gorgeous guitar cabinets. It also features PayPal and a LightBox photo gallery.
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This site is both html and an ecommerce site. Shopping cart is done with CubeCart to allow client to update.
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Preparing to Build a Website
Preparing to Build a Website
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Preparing to Build a Website
Building a site takes a lot of organization and preparation. That is what I am here for. All you need to do is make an outline of how you want your pages listed and what pictures you want in it (if any) and I will do the rest.
To create an effective web site, there are several points you have to know and understand:
1. Audience:
• Who is your audience, how would they come to your site, what would they be looking for?
• What would make them return to your site?
• What level of technology is your audience likely to have access to (fast or slow computers, fast or
slow modems, recent or outdated web browsers, high or low quality monitors, etc.)?
• What will the skill level be of your audience (beginner, intermediate, advanced, or expert)?
• How might this audience differ from other audiences you might want to target (i.e. with other media
such as print, radio, phone, etc.)?
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2. Impact:
• Is the web site accessible to all users?
• Does it use language that is easily understood?
• Is it an appropriate visual representation of your business?
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3. Identity:
• Are there certain logos, colors or photos that you want to include? If there are certain visuals that
remind the user of your business, try to implement them in your site.
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4. Content:
• What content do you want to make available on your site?
• How much of this content can be gathered in digital format? (this makes is a lot easier on your web
designer)
• Which content lends itself to on-screen viewing and which needs to be available in downloadable or
printable format?
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5. Structure:
• Will it be important to construct the web site so that content is presented to different audiences in
different ways?
• What are the most important elements to keep close to the top of the site?
• What are the navigation concerns? (Simplicity, consistency, being able to get anywhere from
anywhere?)
• How might the structure of your web site reflect the structure your business?
There is more to creating a web site than you thought, right? Don't fret, I can help you through this stage, too. If you have a topic for a web site, that is a good place to start. I can guide you through this process.