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Make an
outline of your needs followed by writing all the details
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Look at as
many web sites as you can that are related to yours in some way. This
will not only help you see what your competition has going and an
overall perspective of web sites in general, it will also help you
develop ideas for your own site.
Make note of the following:
A. Web
sites that you like and why
B. Web sites that you don't like and why not
C. Write out notes and include any questions that you may have
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Any Web sites that have elements that you like, such as colors,
navigation, overall layout, the type of content and how it's presented.
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Here are some
ideas to put into Consideration: for ideas
on your web site.
A. Purpose of having a website
B. Who do you want to target your site towards
C. Will you express in the content about what, where, when & how you
do business?
D. Do you have a logo for your business
E. What graphics and photographs will you use
F. What colors will perfectly express your
business online
- Have you allowed a budget for having a website
online
A. Domain name and registration
B. Hosting Setup and Fees (Read the Fine Print
- Most larger
organizations will limit some way of having
your business using
their service.)
C. Design & Developing the site to your needs?
D. If you wish to sell products or services online:
1. Secure server for processing transactions
2. Merchant account through your bank (or alternatives)
3. Online purchases by credit card, alternative purchases by
fax, postal mail, etc.
4. Shopping cart software, if needed
E. How often will you need to maintain and update the web site
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Write many notes that includes any question you will have in creating
your successful
online business.
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Who would
delegate to maintain your site and how it should be maintained.
