Are you ready to build or redesign a web site? If you are a business startup or looking to redesign your site, there are many considerations in deciding what content and functions will be on your site and how will your message be portrayed to the end user.

Complete this survey and send it back to us so we can get to know you and your project better.

Name (required)

Business Name (required)

Email (required)

Phone Number

Current or Intended Website URL

Project Goals

What is the mission statement or summary of this project?

What are the basic goals of this project?
(ie, branding/identity reinforcement, improved access to information, direct sales, communication, etc.)

What outcome will make this project successful?

General Project Information

Who are the primary contacts on this project?
(Please list names, titles, email addresses, and phone numbers.)

What is your intended launch date for the new site?

If your intended launch is within 45 days, would you be willing to pay a rush fee?
---YesNoMaybe

What is your budget range for this project?
---Under $1000$1000-$3000$3000-$5000$5000-$7000$7000-$10,000$10,000 and aboveNot sure

Would you be willing to consider a phased approach to meet budget and time constraints?
---YesNoMaybe

Discuss any identity/branding assets you currently have (logos, artwork, and fonts):

Project Priorities

Rank the following, in order of importance (1 being the most important, 8 being the least):
Visual impact of graphics and design
User Interface functionality (content, navigation, etc.)
Scalability of site
Ease of maintenance/updates
Time to market
Staying within the budget
Getting to the top of the search engines
Creating a community of dedicated visitors

Website Content

Approximately how many sections and sub-sections (child pages) do you anticipate for the new site?

(Average is 4-6 sections, 3-6 sub-sections per section.)

Website Features

What modules would you like included on the new site? Check all that apply.
 Mini Photo Gallery
 Advanced Photo Gallery
 Contact Form: Basic
 Advanced PHP Forms
 User Blog/Article/News Section
 Calendar: Basic
 Calendar: Advanced
 MLS Data Feed
 Mini Product store with paypal cart
 Full eCommerce Software

Technology

If you have a need for secured transactions (SSL) or merchant account (Paypal, Google Check out etc), please describe in detail:

Are there any specific technologies or software platforms that you would like to use?

Examples include: Flash, Social Networking, Social Media, Jquery, Mootools etc.

We build web 2.0 and 3.0 websites that are Content Managed.

Do you know about Content Management Systems and their benefits?
---YesNoSomewhat

Will you require specific programming? Please describe in detail.

Client Involvement

How do you see your involvement in the website design process? Check all that apply.
 I would provide my own content
 I need help in content development
 I would provide my own design concept
 I would give the designer creative freedom in concept development, providing feedback upon request
 After mockup approval, I would wait until after the development to then review and request minor changes
 I would like to be involved throughout the development process, providing feedback and requesting changes

Current Site

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What specific areas of your current site do you feel are successful? And Why?

What are the main reasons you are looking for a new website
(new business model, outdated site, expanded services, different audience, etc.)?

What other shortcomings do you feel exist with the current site?

How important is it to maintain your current look and feel? Check all that apply.
 I want to maintain my current logo/branding
 I want to maintain the current look and feel of my website
 I want to keep things relatively the same, but spruce it up a bit
 I want a complete make over
 I'm undecided, need advice

Describe visual elements or content that should be utilized from your current site or marketing materials (ie, logo, color scheme, navigation, naming conventions, etc.).

Will the new site use existing content from the current site? ---YesNoPartially

How would the content of the new site (along with functionality and navigation) expand or differ from your current site?

Audience/Desired Action

Describe the target customer coming to your site. What do they generally use the web for? What age range are they, and what do they do for a living? (Use as much detail as possible in profiling your target user. Profile more than one type if appropriate.)

What is the primary “action” the user should take when coming to your site (make a purchase, become a member, search for information)?

What are the key reasons why the target user chooses your company’s products and/or services (cost, service, value)?

How many people (as far as you can tell) access your site on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis? How do you measure usage? How much do you hope to increase that number by after the site launch?

End User Perception

Use a few adjectives to describe how the user should perceive the new site (ie, prestigious, friendly, corporate, fun, forward thinking, innovative, and cutting edge)

How is your company currently perceived offline? Do you want to carry the same kind of message through your website?

How does your company differentiate itself from competitors? Please list competitor URLs.

Do you have a color-scheme or specific style in mind for the site? If so, please describe.

Please provide examples of websites you like or dislike, and specify why:

Marketing/Updating

How do most people find out about your current website? What methods of distributing the URL already exist within the company?

Briefly, what are your short-term marketing plans (specifically, for the 12 months following launch of the new site)?

Do you have an existing or planned marketing strategy in mind to promote this new site? If so, please describe.

Would you be interested in ongoing site marketing and search engine optimization? ---YesNoMaybe

How often do you anticipate updating the site? And what type of updates will be required? Please describe.

Will you require web hosting? ---YesNoMaybe

Additional Notes and Comments:

Are you human?:
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