The Steps In Building A Website

When building a website there are some set steps that I have to take or either the builder or someone else. I can help by writing out my website before building it. These steps are very important to speed up the building process. Of course I can still make changes while building, but thinking while building slows down and costs more money than drawing and writing first. Using these steps in this order will help me get most out of the process of building my website:

• Create a name for the website

• Register website name

• Think about what I want to communicate with the website

• Think about which pages are needed

• Think about what else should be on the website (think of social media, online sales, registering a blog/newsletter, sharing photos, etc.)

• Think about which colors to use on the website

• Think about building the website myself or outsource it

• Think about which CMS system to use

• When outsourcing, ask a few quotes with different website builders

• Think about what my website should look like (discuss this with the potential web builder)

• Think about which pages should be in the menu (discuss this with the potential website builder)

• Purchase a hosting party subscription (This step can be done by the web builder)

• Install WordPress or other CMSsytem (This step can be done by the website builder)

• Create 1st version of text pages in Word or on paper

• Start building 

• Choose the plugins needed (WordPress)

• Create pages in WordPress or other CMSsystem

• Upload photos

• Create a menu

• Choose a theme (Limit it to about three to test. When building with a website builder ask for choices within the budget and wishes)

• Set up the blog

• Get started with widgets on the sides, bottom of the website (WordPress, this can be done by the web builder)

• Let the website rest for a while

• Check the texts again

• Send the first version to minimal of 3 people and ask for their opinion (don't take all advice)

• Change some things or let the webbuilder do that

• Set up Google Analytics

• Check the appearance of the website

• Set up SEO

• Share the website and see if the feedback can be used to make the website better

• About 6 months later go back to the webbuilder and ask for some changes

• Promote the website

• Update the website regularly (Especially plugins, the text doesn't need to be to changed all the time)

• Keep blogging if the website is used to attract customers

Best Advice When Building A Website

Last advice: Use imagination and go wild!