Website Questionnaire

Thinking about creating a website for your business? Here are a few key factors to keep in mind as you start planning.

a pen and some papers on a table

Checklist for Planning Your Website

  1. Choose your domain name.  Since your preferred domain may already be taken, please prepare at least three options to consider.
  2. Estimate the number of pages. Provide an approximate count of the pages your website will include.
  3. Website Title:  Suggest a working title for your new website.
  4. Business Email Address: Choose a new email address--ideally one that aligns with your domain name.
  5. Target Launch Date: Indicate your desired go-live date for the website.
  6. What is the Primary Purpose of Your Website?  Please review the list below and select your top 5 goals in order of importance:
  • Sell products or services directly online
  • Build a strong, favorable impression of your company or organization
  • Generate a list of qualified leads or prospects
  • Enhance overall customer service and support
  • Explore potential new market opportunities
  • Keep existing customers informed about product updates and new applications
  • Encourage inquiries from new customers via phone or mail
  • Provide clients with access to product information and pricing
  • Share product information and pricing with suppliers and distributors
  • Improve internal company communication
  • Use internet-based tools to reduce operational costs
  • Other (please specify)
  1. Please indicate your needs for artwork, graphics, and written content.
  • I will provide my company logo.
  • I will supply all written content for my web pages.
  • I have web-ready graphics, photos, and artwork available on disk.
  • will need assistance with graphics and artwork.
  • I will need help writing the website copy.
  • I require all-new graphics, text, and artwork.
  1. Additional Features You May Want for Your Website
  • Guestbook for visitors comments
  • Information request forms
  • Customer preference surveys
  • Online order forms
  • Printable order forms (for mail or fax)
  • Secure order forms with credit card processing
  • Online shopping cart functionality
  • Embedded audio
  • Animations
  • Video conent
  • Streaming audio and video

Resources

  1. Client Website Questionnaire (PDF Format)

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