There are steps in the web design process that aren’t as fun as creating a beautiful design or coding an ajax rich interface, and for this reason they are often neglected or completely omitted. These steps may not be necessary to take a site from concept to production, but in terms of achieving the objectives defined by the project’s stake holders, they could make all the difference.

Define and Completely Understand Site Objectives

How many times have you started designing a website based on less than detailed requirements, only to find yourself frustrated later by numerous changes and additions? This can be avoided by taking extra time with the client to learn what the site is all about and what it’s objectives are. In most cases, this should be achieved before ...