What to prepare before starting a website project

A website project moves faster when a few things are ready before the first conversation. None of them needs to be perfect; they only need to exist.

Know the job the site has to do. Write one sentence: who the site is for and what you want them to do there. "Explain our services and collect enquiries" is a different project from "let customers book and pay online".

List the pages you expect. A rough list is enough: home, services, about, contact, and anything specific to your business. It gives everyone the same starting picture.

Gather your content. Text, logo files, photos and any existing brand colours. Missing content is the most common reason a project waits.

Collect two or three sites you like. Note what you like about each: the layout, the tone, or how a form works. Examples are easier to discuss than adjectives.

Decide who approves. Agree on one person who gives final feedback, so revisions do not pull in different directions.

Check what you already own. Your domain name, hosting account and any email set-up. Knowing where these are registered avoids delays at launch.

A project usually starts with a short discovery discussion, a written scope and a proposal. Arriving with the points above makes that discussion specific.

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