Decide who the site is
for, why it exists and how it should work
This first step to
creating a new website is probably the most important link in the design and
construction chain, but it also the one most often neglected. I understand the
temptation to dive straight into Photoshop and Dreamweaver to get the site up
and running as quickly as possible, but it’s a temptation which I force myself
to resist, because the only possible outcome is failure on many levels creating
the Sitemap
Functionality and Usability
Just like in graphic
design when you need to sketch ideas for a logo or brochure, in website design
you need to do the same - but also take it a little further. You have to
consider functionality and usability
Functionality
What is the purpose of
the site?
Is it a brochure, a learning
tool or an online shop?
How will the buttons
How will the menu links work?
Where will they lead?
What will happen when
your visitors get there, and why?
Usability
Is the navigation system easy to find and
understand?
Do visitors have to
guess what to do next, or have you made it crystal clear?
Is there anything appearing on the page which
does not have a specific purpose?
Is the navigation throughout the site logical
and enticing?
Is the text clear and easy to read?
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