Episode 2
The Website Design Process
As published on Humaneity Global Business Show
In this Episode, Ivana shares what we have covered in previous episodes, and what information is required if you are using a Web Designer to build your site.
At the same time, Ivana and Mark talk about creating the Humaneity website, and Mark shares what it has been like from a customer and user perspective.
16 Steps to Building a World Class Website
- Register Domain Name
- Organise Webhosting (tips on what to look for in a hosting company)
- Choose Colours and Fonts (tools for choosing colours including meanings of colour)
- Get a Logo
- Gather Information for Your Website
- Source and Create Images and Banners
- Create Videos and Upload them to Video Hosting Platform
- Plan Layout and Structure of Your Website
- Install Wordpress
- Choose a Wordpress Theme and Install It
- Add Text, Images, Slideshows, Videos, Photo Galleries, Maps
- Install and Configure Plugins for Additional Functionality
- Add Google Analytics
- Check How Your Website Looks in Different Browsers and on Different Devices
- Optimise for Search Engines
- Backup Website & Security
Website development process if working with a designer
- Strategy Call
- Quote / Pricing
- Fill out a Service Agreement Form
- Developer to Issue Service Agreement
- Sign Service Agreement and Deposit
- Provide Designer Images and Content
- Create Website Layouts – See Humaneity’s Initial Website Design Concepts
- Design Website
- Final Payment
More Info
Infographic – Website Design Checklist
Tutorial – 16 Steps to Designing an Awesome Wordpress Website