Jason Pruim wrote:
Hi Everyone,
I know this isn't 100% on topic... But when is any post to this list
100% on topic? :)
I've been doing some googling trying to find info on how to plan for
what a website needs. Stuff like Does it need a forum, live support,
database driven etc. etc. Does anyone have a form that they use to give
to the client asking them to outline some ideas that they have about the
website?
What I'm looking for is something that I could give to a potential
client and ask them to describe some basic aspects of their target
audience, a rough idea of what they want it to look like, or at least
other sites that they like. Stuff like that..
Even if you don't have such a form, I'm sure you all have standard
questions you ask each client before giving a quote :)
Anyone want to share with the class?
If there is interest, I may even put it together on a webpage to help
future people :)
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Jason Pruim
Raoset Inc.
Technology Manager
MQC Specialist
3251 132nd ave
Holland, MI, 49424
www.raoset.com
japruim@xxxxxxxxxx
I always take the simple approach, ask them what they want to
achieve/expect from the website. Then verbally work backwards with them
to figure out what the website needs in order to reach the clients goal.
(personally) In all honesty I'd stay away from any kind of form, as
they'll just pick "nice to have" boxes and end up with something
overpriced, not suited to there needs and you'll get complaints in 6
months time.
hope that makes sense!
ps: the only thing I've found useful that way after many years, is to
make the base site structure with very short text descriptions on each
page + links to the next page | and for god sake, leave the "home" page
will very very last!
Nathan
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