5 Things to Remember When Setting Up Your Website
Very few individuals who turn out becoming clients have really thought through the consequences of setting up a website.
As a result of several conferences, here is a draft - a list of things that one must consider in setting up a website.
One essential aspect is to meet the targets of revenue from what is expected out of the website.
1.
Goals - These targets are crucial for every business.
In case you meet an entrepreneur who does not have access to targets for their business - they probably won't be in business in few months.
You should know the goals for your website.
Without these, you might spend a lot of energy and hard work into something which will not give you the revenue you had expected.
Thus, in your website, it is good to let people purchase something.
Also put a contact form for your visitors.
2.
Design/Structure and Customer experience - Take note that the layout of the site is the do or die aspect.
As observed, if users find it difficult to navigate the website, then they will lose patience and they will go away.
Therefore, it is crucial to request to your web designer to make a simple layout that people can easily use.
Especially these days, individuals, young or old are happier to navigate something that is just easily utilized.
Make the design neat and clear.
The texts should be readable enough - avoid glaring colored fonts, photos are not blurred and they have high pixels and the all-over layout must be orderly to help users see what they want from the site.
3.
Logos - Make sure you keep the logo/branding visible to make them familiarized.
Whenever they see your logo, they will identify you and they will be able to take note of your products and services.
Uniformity is essential in keeping your brand famous.
Every web page must contain a consistent style to keep the people's minds steady and they will remember the products or services easily.
4.
Budget - Understand how much budget you have in setting it up.
Simple sites require fewer amounts.
If there are just few pages, then you will spend less.
However, for a more professional and interactive site, then prepare more bucks.
Enterprise sites usually calls for a greater amount.
Just to keep it easy for website owners, plan with a goal in mind and then discuss about the budget.
In few months, you will see that you still have an area to develop and this will make you prepare another amount for the site.
Developing it is gradual, so it will not be a big burden on your end.
5.
Content Management Systems (CMS) - there are Word Press (WP), EZ Publish, Drupal, Joomla and Type3 etc.
Which of them works well with the site that you want to create? Analyze and see which works well.
These platforms allow you to control content, photo, blog, and all other items that you want to add, edit or delete.
And if you are eager to know how individuals are using the site, then Google analytics must be set.
You will clearly see how your goals are met.
As a result of several conferences, here is a draft - a list of things that one must consider in setting up a website.
One essential aspect is to meet the targets of revenue from what is expected out of the website.
1.
Goals - These targets are crucial for every business.
In case you meet an entrepreneur who does not have access to targets for their business - they probably won't be in business in few months.
You should know the goals for your website.
Without these, you might spend a lot of energy and hard work into something which will not give you the revenue you had expected.
Thus, in your website, it is good to let people purchase something.
Also put a contact form for your visitors.
2.
Design/Structure and Customer experience - Take note that the layout of the site is the do or die aspect.
As observed, if users find it difficult to navigate the website, then they will lose patience and they will go away.
Therefore, it is crucial to request to your web designer to make a simple layout that people can easily use.
Especially these days, individuals, young or old are happier to navigate something that is just easily utilized.
Make the design neat and clear.
The texts should be readable enough - avoid glaring colored fonts, photos are not blurred and they have high pixels and the all-over layout must be orderly to help users see what they want from the site.
3.
Logos - Make sure you keep the logo/branding visible to make them familiarized.
Whenever they see your logo, they will identify you and they will be able to take note of your products and services.
Uniformity is essential in keeping your brand famous.
Every web page must contain a consistent style to keep the people's minds steady and they will remember the products or services easily.
4.
Budget - Understand how much budget you have in setting it up.
Simple sites require fewer amounts.
If there are just few pages, then you will spend less.
However, for a more professional and interactive site, then prepare more bucks.
Enterprise sites usually calls for a greater amount.
Just to keep it easy for website owners, plan with a goal in mind and then discuss about the budget.
In few months, you will see that you still have an area to develop and this will make you prepare another amount for the site.
Developing it is gradual, so it will not be a big burden on your end.
5.
Content Management Systems (CMS) - there are Word Press (WP), EZ Publish, Drupal, Joomla and Type3 etc.
Which of them works well with the site that you want to create? Analyze and see which works well.
These platforms allow you to control content, photo, blog, and all other items that you want to add, edit or delete.
And if you are eager to know how individuals are using the site, then Google analytics must be set.
You will clearly see how your goals are met.
