1. Define the Project
Understand why you need the website and who it's for
Identify the Stakeholders
The first step in any web project is identifying who will be involved with and impacted by the website. Stakeholders typically include:
- Business owners or project sponsors
- End users/target audience
- Content creators and maintainers
- Technical team members
Example:
For a car care website, stakeholders might include the auto shop owner, mechanics, car owners (customers), and the marketing team responsible for updating service information.
Define the Website's Purpose
Every successful website needs a clear purpose. Your website should:
- Address specific user needs
- Have measurable goals
- Align with business objectives
- Provide clear value to visitors
Example:
The car care website's purpose might be to increase service bookings by 30% within 6 months by providing easy online scheduling and educational content about car maintenance.
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