There are several components involved in building a website, likend
to home building & ownership:

Setting the Foundation - Planning & Consulting with your WebStylist

Building the Home - Website Development & Design

Moving In- Secure a URL (internet address)

Paying the Mortgage - Webhosting (your space on the www)

Inviting Guests - Website Promotion

Managing your Home - Website Maintenance

Things to consider when planning your "Homepage".

Use this worksheet to help you develop your ideas and preferences.

Who is going to live there...
(name of person, organization, business)

 
Who will visit...
(friends, members, customers)

 
What can guests do while they're visiting...
(get information, read guidelines & policie, sign guestbook, interact, view pictures, blog, shop)

 
What is the general atmosphere...
(friendly, informative, professional, silly, bold, sentimental)

 
What is the color scheme...
(choice of colors, muteded tones, primary, bold, subtle)

 
In what style will I decorate...
(traditional, classic, contemporary, country, victorian, primitive, masculine, professional)

 
What will my address be called...
(Domain name - your dot com, dot net ,etc.)

    www.________________________._______

 
How do I want to tell people where I live...

(business cards, word of mouth, search engine submission, yellow pages,

newspaper advertising, link referrals, stationery)