10 Questions to answer before starting a website

10 Questions to answer before starting a website

People all know that a website is a necessary part of a business. However, getting beyond that point can be a bit of a daunting task. Don’t worry. We are here to help. You can succeed. Below is a list of questions that should be answered before moving forward with a quote for a website.

1. What type of website do I want?

a. Personal
b. Business
c. Blog

2. What will I do with this website?
a. Share information regularly
b. Have as a marketing tool
c. Sell products

3. Use three-ten words to describe how my website will look (example: professional, friendly)

4. List at least three websites you like and why you like them
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

5. List at least 2 websites you DON’T like and why you don’t like them
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

6. What colors scheme do you want for your website

7. Do you have a logo

8. Do you have any business slogans or purpose statements?

9. Do you have images you would like to use –please organize them

10. What do you want your website to have on it( map contact box etc…)

Example

For example if Bob the Handyman from Boise Idaho wants to have a website designed for his business, he may answer the questions as follows-

1. What type of website do I want?
a. Business

2. What will I do with this website?
a. Marketing tool so people can see my contact info and see a little about me

3. Use three-ten words to describe how my website will look (example: professional, friendly)
a. Simple
b. Looks like A CLEAN Jobsite
c. Bright colors(not dark)

4. List at least three websites you like and why you like them
a. Joesfakeplumming .org easy to see contact info
b. BillsfakeDiner .org Uses lots of images
c. Autorepair .org Like their contact form
d.
e.

5. List at least 2 websites you DON’T like and why you don’t like them
a. uglywebsite .com too much info
b. Ryanscarshop .com don’t like black background
c.
d.
e.

6. What colors scheme do you want for your website
a. Use Logo Colors

7. Do you have a logo
Yes

8. Do you have any business slogans or purpose statements?
a. Boise’s best handyman
b. Building for perfection

9. Do you have images you would like to use –please organize them
a. Yes have lots of them ready

10. What do you want your website to have on it( map, contact box, etc…)
a. Referrals
b. Image gallery
c. Contact form
d. Phone number