Getting Started:

 

Once you have decided to hire WSDI to take care of your web site development needs then you'll have to relay a bit of information to James. You can go to our forms page and get the printable forms to make this process easier.

Keep in mind the following information will have a big part in how your web page or web site will look and function.

Site and Domain Names-

Domain Name It must be registered through your web hosting service and approved by a domain registration service before you can use it. You may check the availability of your domain name at www.doteasy.com

What is the Domain Name YOU currently Own? ______________________________________________________

Or do you want WSDI to Search and Register the Domain Name for you for a small fee of $________.                             

Domain Name Variations Acceptable:
__________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

Web Site Purpose-

What are the most important purposes of your web site? A few examples are listed:

• To gain a favorable impression of the company or organization
• To sell products using credit card information over the Internet
• To encourage potential customers to contact you by phone or mail.

Page Layouts -

Where will your navigation section be? How will the content and ads be arranged per page? We include tiny, inconspicuous links at the bottom of your web site pages which reads "Copywrite 2009 YOURNAME, - Website Created, Designed or Modified by James of WSD,Inc.” or words to represent that effect.

Site Organization -

How many pages will your site need and what will the labels be.

• Home
• About Us/Me
• Services
• Location
• Contact Us/Me

Color Scheme -

What will the over all color and look of your be? Do you have a pattern or template in mind as a starting point? For the most part, we recommend a white or light background for best readability and contrast, with a band of color or a pattern running down the left margin of the web page; Although a black or very dark background with light text works well too.

Masthead Graphic-

It is very helpful if you will include a copy of your company's letterhead, brochures, catalog, etc. so we can see how you present your company image.

• Company Logo, please enclose a color copy if used
• Photos or drawings of product

Site Search Engines-

A Search Engine is useful on larger sites of 20+ pages to help visitors quickly find what they're looking for. (Free of charge)

Basic Page Elements -

These are the important items which appear on nearly every web page on your site.

• Page titles which show at top of Web browser only
• Top or Bottom-of-page graphic based on the design of the masthead graphic
• Page Title in larger type. Heading Font Style: ________________ (recommend Arial Bold)
• Text. Body Font Style: ___________________ (recommend Times New Roman)
• Image Map by Image Map bar
• Standard company ID near bottom of page
• Contact Info Link goes to page containing physical address, mailing address, phone, fax, email, etc
• E-mail response link to the following e-mail address: _________________________________________

Copyright and trademark information in small print at the bottom of every page. What registered trademark, trademarks, and service marks does your company want to indicate here?