I’ve talked a lot about website development, and hopefully I’ve stressed how important it is to make a plan. To help you make your plan, here is a simplified checklist for the development and design of a website ($ indicates potential additional fees that may be incurred).
Development
- Gathering of information related to site content
- Website Name (Domain Name) Research
- Competition Researched
- Website Title Chosen
- Website Host Research
- Website Host Chosen and Registered $
- Website Name Chosen
- Website Name Purchase $
- Website Structure and Organization Established
- Link Exchange Researched
- Link Exchange Page Set Up
- Articles/Resources Provided/Researched
- Articles/Resources Chosen
- Advertising Inclusion Implemented
- Search Engine Submission Prepared
- Search Engine Submission Implemented $
- Review Search Engine Submission Results (1-4 months after public release)
Design
- Artwork Compiled
- Logo Designed or Prepared as Digital Art
- Color Scheme Research and Presented
- Layout Design Research and Presented
- Color Scheme Chosen
- Layout/Design Chosen
- HTML and CSS Coding Design
- Content and Articles Added
- Review Web Standards
- Validate Code
- Check Website with Other Browsers
- Check Website with Other Computers
- Check Website with Various Screen Resolutions
- Edit and Review Website Presentation
- Test Website (typically 2-4 weeks)
- Test Links
Website Maintenance
- Frequently Update
- Check for Errors
- Add Link Exchanges
- Check for Bad Links
- Keyword Review and Update
- Check Link Popularity
- Review New Technology
- Review Web Standards and apply
- Check Site Statistics
- Add New Content
- Check Links
- Validate Code
- Re-Submit Site to Search Engines
- Check Web Page Descriptions
- Check Web Page Titles
- Review Meta Tag Standards and Update
- Review Top Searches from Search Engines (potential new content ideas)
Checklist Resources
- SCORE: Web Site Checklist Can Help You Plan for Success
- Skyrme Website Checklist
- Usability Website Checklist
- Max Design Website Code Checklist
- Net Mechanic Web Site Usability Checklist
- Dive in Design Design Checklist
- Site Point – Site Design Checklist
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