In this Series Australian based Web Design Specialist Ivana Katz is joining us each month to go through the process on how to build a World Class website.   In this Episode Part 2 of this weeks series, Ivana shares what we have covered so far, and what information is required if you are using a Web Designer to build your site.   At the same time Ivana and Mark talk about creating the Humaneity website, and Mark shares what it has been like from a customer and user perspective.     16 Steps To Building A Website 1. Register Domain Name 2. Organise Web-hosting (tips on what to look for in a hosting company) 3. Choose Colours and Fonts (tools for choosing colours including meanings of colour) 4. Get a Logo 5. Gather Information for Your Website 6. Source and Create Images and Banners 7. Create Videos and Upload them to Video Hosting Platform 8. Plan Layout and Structure of Your Website 9. Install Wordpress 10. Choose a Wordpress Theme and Install It 11. Add Text, Images, Slideshows, Videos, Photo Galleries, Maps 12. Install and Configure Plugins for Additional Functionality 13. Add Google Analytics 14. Check How Your Website Looks in Different Browsers and on Different Devices 15. Optimise for Search Engines 16. Backup Website & Security   Website development process if working with a designer - Strategy call - Quote / Pricing - Fill out a form - Service Agreement and Deposit - Create website layouts (show humaneity designs) - Build website (on development server if site already exists) - Includes installing and setting up Wordpress, uploading theme, setting up the structure, setting up the formatting elements and finally adding the content   What your website developer will need to know - Business Information - Domain Name - Website Details - Services Required - Content to Be Included - Additional Functionality - Calls to Action - Trust and Credibility Icons - Website Structure - Images - Visual Elements including fonts, icons and colours - Project Budget - Goal Launch Date   Questions - How much should I expect to pay for a website - How long will it take to create?   More info https://www.web4business.com.au/portfolio-item/website-design-checklist-infographic/ https://www.web4business.com.au/portfolio-item/website-design-checklist/ https://www.web4business.com.au/downloadables/website-design-and-development-brief/