We all know things can go wrong when creating a new website. In fact, we’ve heard many of you say you have PTSD from your last website undertaking – so we understand! So while websites can seem daunting, there are steps you can take to help everything that could go right actually go right. Believe it or not, “smooth” website projects DO exist! So, what’s the secret?
- Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Being a team player is undeniably essential to a website project’s success. Whenever you begin a website journey, understand that all the parties involved have accountabilities, hard work, and effort to contribute in order to reach the end goal: a new and improved website! Start by recognizing team members’ roles within your project and allocate efforts and set clear expectations for an efficient work flow.
- Decisive Direction
Time spent designing and redesigning and coding and re-coding a new website adds up. While we understand that things can change during website projects that make a new direction necessary, entering the project with a clear vision for what you want your new website to look like and how you want it to function can prevent this type of back and forth. Stay on track, and more importantly on budget, by keeping the end goal in mind and providing clear and concise direction on what your company desires. Providing examples of what you like and don’t like can help you communicate your vision thoroughly and in detail to your website team. And finally, avoid involving too many team members in the project during the early stages of design. Sometimes it’s best not to have too many cooks (and varying opinions!) in the kitchen to make swift progress.
- Delivering in a Timely Manner
Providing content/assets/direction in a timely manner can make or break a website project. The launch date may seem so far away during initial stages, but it will arrive before you know it! Being efficient with your time from the beginning will be beneficial in the long run and allow you to launch on time. Outlining a week by week timeline and setting up milestones will help both parties meet goals and stay on track for the designated launch date.
Keeping these three tips in mind during your next website project will set you up for success. From being a team player, to providing decisive direction, and delivering content in a timely manner, the perfect website project is right around the corner! If you’re looking for help creating your next website, click here.
