Website "Prewriting"

Prewriting is when you collect your thoughts on paper before writing an essay. This organization step allows you to get into the details without losing sight of the big picture. Website prewriting works the same way. Designing a site will go more smoothly if you have a list of goals and ideas when you start. This list is very helpful to the intern assigned to your project.

Prewriting Questions:

• What content do I need?
  • What services do I offer?
  • What is my 'market'?
  • One sentence that describes my business
  • One paragraph that describes my business
  • What is my marketing slogan or catchphrase?
• How should my site look?
  • What colors and images best complement my business to set the right 'tone'?
  • What sites have I seen that I like/ would imitate and why?
• Contact Information
  • What contact information is critical for people to get in touch with me?
  • What information am I comfortable with people having? If my business is home- based, do I want to list my address online?