The process of creating websites is laborious, but interesting.
The process of creating websites can be divided into several stages. Compliance with each of them is of considerable importance for an effective result. Namely, to create sites that qualitatively perform the functions of advertising, promoting a brand, its goods or services, to provide customers, partners with the most complete information.
So, the process of creating websites consists of the following steps:
1. Planning
First of all, it is necessary to clearly define the goals and objectives that the site should fulfill. At this stage, the target audience, competitor sites are analyzed in order to develop a site that will be advantageous from them. This requires close communication with the customer, clarification of details, wishes.
2. Design
The site structure, databases are thought over, the requirements for the site interface, content, design are determined. Prepared documentation and technical specifications.
3. Design layout development
At this stage, the designer develops a preliminary layout according to the approved terms of reference. In accordance with the customer's comments, the layout is finalized to the final look.
4. HTML-CSS layout
The approved layout is cut in Photoshop and typeset in HTML.
5. Programming and installing cms
Programmers bring to life the wishes of the customer to create a site already by software. At this stage, all the functionality of the site is implemented according to the terms of reference.
6. Filling with content
The next stage of work on the site is filling it with the necessary thematic information. High-quality copywriting is very important, while all text and graphic elements must comply with the general concept of the resource. If desired, filling the site with information and its subsequent editing and updating can be handled by the site owner independently.
7. Testing
The process of creating sites involves such an important stage as testing, which is often neglected, which can subsequently negatively affect the result of the work.
8. Placement of the site on the Internet
The site is ready, now the domain name of the site is selected, hosting for its placement on the Internet.
9. Website promotion, Internet advertising
When the work on creating the site is completed, it is necessary to attract visitors to it. To do this, a set of works is carried out to optimize and promote (promotion) the site in search engines, as well as advertising campaigns on the Internet.
Website development
After creating the site, work with it does not end. Websites need development and attention. They need to be updated periodically: add news in time, update prices, inform about special offers and promotions. All this must be done to maintain interest in the site among existing customers and to attract new visitors.