We’ve put together some of the key things you can do to make the process easier still.

1. Assemble A List of Websites You Like or Dislike

Everyone has come across a website you love the design. Most people have come across an equal number of sites where the navigation just doesn’t work well, or the colors are just wrong. Don’t just look in your industry, either. Look at how different sites use navigation, handles subsequent pages or even has a cool product gallery. These ideas help direct our creative direction.

2. Look at the Competition and Gather their Sites

Knowing who your local (or national) competition will make research faster and easier in our discovery process. Also, it will allow Signalfire to better determine what the “bar” is set at and how we can get your site to exceed it!

3. Write Out What Pages You Want

Write a list of what pages your site needs. This list will help gauge the scope of the site development and give Signalfire a starting place in our discussions. Key to web design is the communication of what you’re looking for!

4. Write Your Copy for Each Page

Good writing is critical to a website. Combined with the knowledge you have for your business, writing a rough draft in advanced can save incredible amounts of time and effort. This stage is where most websites stall or even fail in development! If you need help turning the rough draft into a finished version, Signalfire has copywriters to help.

5. Communicate Deadlines or Timeframes

Knowing your business site needs to be complete in time for a product launch or an important tradeshow is something best shared in advanced. Small sites can be done in four to six weeks, but larger sites can take as long as months.

Signalfire works diligently to communicate up front all costs and timeframes. Our web development process delivers quality sites that significantly impacts the online business performance of all of our clients. Call today for a FREE one hour consultation.