The
following checklist is your first homework assignment of the design process
and is not an exhaustive list of the types of pages possible. It is simply a
guideline to help you determine the extent of information you want for your
online presence besides giving you an idea as to the number of pages your website
will need. Artistic decisions such as colors and layout will be determined later.
Home Page Every
website begins with a Home or Index Page. It is the doorway that visitors
enter through to access the content of your presence online. Along with
a company logo or banner it normally includes an opening or mission
statement with navigation bars that inform your guests of your website's
content and purpose.
Table of Contents
Page Gives
your visitors a one page at-a-glance overview of your website with links
to each of the pages therein. This is especially useful for larger sites.
What's New Page Informs
your visitors of any changes or additions you have made to your website.
It may also include links to a Promotion or Special Offers Page.
Profile or Biography
Page Personalize
your website with a short biography or profile page. You may want to
feature an "Employee of the Month" or the biography of your
organization's founder.
History Page How about
giving your visitors a little background about your business? How, why,
when and where it started. You might include your company's projected
growth or your ultimate plans for global domination.
Services Page Similar,
but not necessarily the same as a Product Page. For example you might
sell jewelry but also offer a Jewelry Repair Service.
Product Page Selling
something? Give a detailed description of your merchandise with a Product
Page or Pages. Ideally, you will wish to include a photo or graphic
image of your product which can be included on the page with relevant
pricing and item description information.
Employment Opportunities Page You might
be looking to attract energetic and enthusiastic people to your business.
Why not show them how? List the positions you are looking to fill with
the appropriate requirements and contact information.
Promotions Page This
would include any Sales, Promotions, or Special Offers you would want
to make your customers aware of. You might even wish to include an online
coupon which your website visitor could print out.
Schedule of Events Page Does
your business or organization have a schedule of imminent events? Perhaps
project deadlines, upcoming seminars, business trips or the annual company
picnic?
Contact Information
Page Nearly
as vital as a Home Page, the Contact Information Page informs your website
visitor how to contact you. Be sure to include your Email address, Mailing
Address, Phone number, FAX number, availability, product support etc.
Press Release Page
Feature articles or links to websites where your business or organization
has been featured in the press. Makes a great impression on visitors to
your site.
Search Page
Enables visitors to search your site for a specific word, item, or product.
Not absolutely necessary, but very visitor friendly and especially appreciated
by guests in a hurry!
Pictures Page
Perhaps you wish to display photographs of a recent organization event,
company outing or seminar with appropriate captions.
Links Page
Might include links to related websites on the Internet or a few personal
favorites.
