What comes first, design or content?

Having a website plan for your business is the most important way to guarantee your success. So when should you start the planning process? The answer is at the very beginning. That seems pretty obvious, doesn’t it? At the beginning means: Before designers Before developers Before search engine optimizers Before any social or paid marketing…

This week I read a blog from Seth Godin called The minimum viable audience which resonated with me and the goals and audience section inside my Planning Guide. He talks about focussing in on the smallest group that could sustain you in your work.  And if you could pick them who would you choose. If…

If you want to avoid the common mistakes that are made when building a new website then the only way to do that is to create a plan before you do anything else. Successful businesses all have plans on key parts of their operations.  A business plan, marketing plan, operation plans etc. are all expected…

Introduction: What is a Website Sitemap? Have you ever wondered how websites are structured and organised? Well, that’s where a website sitemap comes into play. A website sitemap is a crucial tool used in the planning and development of a website. It acts as a blueprint that outlines the structure and hierarchy of all the…

Creating a website is not just about designing web pages and adding content. It’s a comprehensive process that demands meticulous planning, thoughtful strategy, and effective execution. Whether you’re a seasoned web developer or a business owner venturing into the digital realm, the success of your website project hinges on a well-structured plan. In this comprehensive…

In The Complete Website Planning Guide I outline what a wireframe is and the confusion that many people get, particularly on the client side, with wireframes. A wireframe isn’t a prototype or a design; typically it doesn’t use colour or images, and mostly will only use some actual content. When you see a drawing/image, which…