Planning For Web Design (Definition

Document Samples)
Developing a website is like building a house. When building
a house, you ask an architect to draw up the plans. The
architect will obtain building permits, city licenses, oversee a
geological survey and more… All before any actual
construction begins. Similarly, Website Definition
Documents act as your website’s architectural blueprint. By
using these documents, you and your design agency can
build a strong foundation.

What are Definition Documents?

In the web business, the planning phase can be referred to as “Definition”,
“Scope” or “Discovery.” During this preliminary planning phase, your website
professionals will create documents that define website architecture, and
identify key technical and creative requirements.

These documents will help answer questions like:

• What is the overall online strategy?

• How will the business brand be applied to the website?
• What programming framework will be used?
• What are the website features?
• How will marketing be integrated?
• What is the best site navigation to promote sales?

The complexity of your website determines the type of documents/requirements

you need, as well the length of the planning phase. Every web services
agency should have their own version of these documents within their
methodology. Feel free to use our samples as a reference and contact us if you
have any questions. We provide these planning services with our projects, and
offer them separately if you already have a design and development partner.
How To Use Definition Documents For Successful Web
Design: