What Should You Prepare Before Website Development?
Good preparation makes project estimates more accurate and reduces delays during design and development.
Before starting, it is useful to prepare the business goal, an approximate page structure, copy, logo and brand guidelines, photos and videos, functionality requirements, required integrations, SEO requirements and access to relevant services.
Copy does not have to be final, but the designer should understand the approximate volume of content.
Functionality should also be discussed early: forms, catalog, payments, shipping, CRM, user accounts, calculators, booking systems and APIs.
If an SEO specialist is involved, structural and technical requirements should ideally be shared before design begins.
FAQ
Can design start without final copy?
Yes, but the expected structure and content volume should be reasonably clear.
Is a technical specification required?
Not always for a simple website. It is strongly recommended for complex products.
