If you have ever tried to create your own website, you know how difficult it can be. Sure, you can install templates but then your site looks like all the rest and there is still no guarantee you are going to attract the right kind of visitors (if any at all). A professional Web designer has training and experience in creating websites and takes a three step approach to the process. Whether your business is in Colorado Springs or on the other side of the planet, this process is proven to deliver results. Here is how it works.
1. Discovering
The first phase is all about gathering important information from you, the client. Here is what usually happens:
- You fill out a questionnaire.
- Interview – besides a questionnaire, you have the benefits of a “one on one” meeting with your web design professional.
- During the interview, the designer asks questions to determine your goals and what type of audience you wish to attract. You can also talk about possible domain names, website design options and take a look at your competition.
2. Designing
Once your Web designer gathers all the necessary information, it’s now time to begin the process of building or rebuilding the website for your Colorado Springs business or organization. The basic design of your site is started. For example, a home or index page is developed followed by secondary pages. Things like images and headers are installed.
Next, the website developer installs things per the client instructions and asks for feedback on specific issues.
3. Development
Your website begins to take shape and now it’s time to secure your domain and hosting services. A CMS or content management system is added. This makes it easy for the website owner to log on and add or delete content where needed.
Your website developer can provide content for you, or you are free to write or obtain your own content for all the different pages. Next, you get to view and experience the finished product. If there are things you are not pleased with or you would like specific changes, your Web designer is there to oblige.
If you are happy with the results, your new URL will be submitted to the major search engines and you can go online. There are many additional features you may want to have, like ecommerce or specific features related to your Colorado Springs business. These can be added to give you a custom website capable of fulfilling all your needs.
