Biz Tips: How To Prepare To Work With A Web Designer
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How To Prepare To Work With A Web Designer
So you’ve decided to invest in a designer and want to make sure you’re as ready as can be?
First of all, congrats! I’m so excited that you decided to invest in taking your business to the next level!
It’s a big step so I want to make sure you are prepared so you get the most out of working with your designer.
Your designer will most definitely (or at least they really should) give you client homework but if you want to really prepare then I highly suggest you do the following:
1. Write down your website goals
Basically, what do conversions look like to you? Is it when someone subscribes to your email list, books a consultation, buys one of your packages?
Having a clear goal in mind will help your designer develop a site map that supports that goal.
For ex:
Author: establish credibility and have people book me for speaking gigs
Blogger: grow my email list and social media following
CPA: get inquiries for my monthly bookkeeping services
2. Determine what pages you want on your main navigation
This is really important because:
- It will determine what copy you need to prepare
- Will let your designer know the scope of the project since some have limits of how many pages are included in the standard package. For ex: I include 7 pages in my standard package and any page on top of that would be added at an extra charge. This will help you get an accurate cost estimate for your project
Side note: Are there pages you want included on your site that don’t necessarily go on your main navigation? Ex: FAQ page, Portfolio, Client Portal, etc… make sure you include those in the number of pages you will be needing
3. Create a Pinterest inspiration board
A pinterest inspiration board is a great way to take your ideas and express them visually. It’s meant to capture the style, colors, and feel you want your brand to have.