The first thing that should be done is Re-evaluate and define the information gathered so far. Once this info is absorbed, it is a pretty linear process from here:
- Develop the architecture of the site and build the framework
- Develop a site map or flowchart
- Outline content
- Develop content
- Define dynamic content
- Identify meta tags, meta descriptions and titles for each page
- Identify where and how the site will grow.
- What aids will be used to enable easy content
editing/insertion? (e.g. Joomla, WordPress) - Identify reciprocal or potential incoming links
- Identify stats program (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Plan out Marketing and PR
- Determine a timeline of the project
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Kyle
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Planning is an important step in the actual development of your site, whether it is a relative or absolute site...in most cases, it will likely be a site targeting a niche. Get your domain, research the audience, then architect your site on paper or within an online document. This will lead to much more efficiency and ultimately site success.
Great piece here Jay!
Great piece here Jay!
jatdebeaune
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Absolutely fantastic Jay. Thank you. I'm printing the whole tutorial to keep by my side. I just reviewed the recording of the Friday WAbinar and loved it. Been ruminating on a project for a while, thinking it through. Your tutorial is helping a great deal.
