To start with, you’re possible a local Bournemouth customer looking for web design. Great you found us.
Alternatively, you want to work with me remotely as you aren’t in the Dorset, Hampshire area, no problem. Welcome to this helpful web design guide. Many customers contact me and say, “I want a web site design or I need some designs for my company”. That’s it. The thought process came to an end there. Maybe you can relate to that.
However, with all good intentions, they have been given my number or a friend has recommended me to them and understandably they have an idea of what they want. They want a website, but are unable to foresee beyond that. Like a hidden art of magic, they have no idea of whats involved.
What do you need to look for when you are choosing a Bournemouth web designer ? One who can explain the process in simple terms. That’s the purpose of this article.Just to remind you, I serve not only local areas such as Poole, Christchurch and Southbourne, but I have many customers in different corners of the UK too.
The Web Design Brief
What is often overlooked is the most important part of any design project, the brief. Why is the brief so important?
Two main reasons:
- It means you have a clear understanding of what you want as it takes forethought to write a brief.
- It means we can now have a clear understanding of what you want and advise you with insight and understanding.
But for most of our new customers, they haven’t really been given any help in knowing how or why they need to produce a brief.
Below is our basic guide to producing a brief. Its purpose it to make sure the main elements are included and it will at least serve as a prompt to guiding your thought process.
Web Design in General
Project Goals & Objectives
- What goals should the design achieve?
- Is it a full design? Or is a website re-design plan needed? A re-design is building on an already established brand. It could mean a complete new design from scratch.
- Provide a clear definition of the goals and objectives.
- Provide successful examples with your comments of similar designs.
- Outline available assets such as content, library images and fonts.
Website Design
Technical Requirements
- Who will host and maintain it?
- Should the site provide information or attract new sales?
- How will you attract new traffic, with campaign marketing or SEO?
- Who is your target audience and how will they reach the site?
- What specifications will the website need to consider (e.g. browser, responsive, mobile)?
Useful to know
Other Considerations
- What and how is success measured e.g. (Google Analytics, shop sales)?
- What functionality is needed, e.g. forms, sliders, social media integration?
- Who will manage the website and update the content going forward?
- Is there a timescale to meet?
- Outline your budget or budget range.
In conclusion. Web design is a process that is no mystery to me. I want to help make it easy for you too. So contact me on 07952 304007. Zanet Design Ltd is web design in the Bournemouth area, I work with you on a one to one basis and create, design and manage your website and branding needs.