Building a New Website Checklist
Essentials for Building a Seamless Website
This Checklist aims to guide you in creating a website to display products/services actively, boost engagement, increase brand visibility and credibility. Please ensure that each item is completed to maximize the performance and usability of your website.
User Experience (UX) Design
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User Personas: Identify and create detailed user personas to guide design decisions.
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Wireframes: Develop wireframes for key pages to plan the layout and structure.
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Prototyping: Build interactive prototypes to test and refine user interactions.
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Consistent Branding: Ensure that the website reflects a consistent and cohesive brand identity.
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Accessibility: Design with accessibility in mind, following WCAG guidelines for a diverse user audience.
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User Testing: Conduct usability testing with real users to gather feedback for improvements.
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Responsive Design: Optimize design elements for various screen sizes and devices.
Mobile Responsiveness
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Mobile-First Approach: Design and prioritize elements for mobile devices before desktop.
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Cross-Browser Testing: Ensure compatibility with different browsers on mobile devices.
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Touch-Friendly Elements: Optimize buttons and interactive elements for touchscreens.
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Loading Speed: Optimize images and code for fast loading on mobile networks.
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Viewport Meta Tag: Include the viewport meta tag for proper scaling on mobile devices.
SEO Optimization
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Keyword Research: Identify relevant keywords for each page and incorporate them naturally.
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Title Tags: Optimize title tags for each page with relevant keywords.
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Meta Descriptions: Craft compelling meta descriptions for better click-through rates.
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Header Tags: Use header tags (H1, H2, etc.) to structure content and include keywords.
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Image Alt Text: Add descriptive alt text to images for search engine crawlers.
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XML Sitemap: Create and submit an XML sitemap to search engines for better indexing.
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Mobile-Friendly Design: Ensure the website is mobile-friendly, as it's a factor in search rankings.
Content Strategy
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Content Audit: Review existing content and plan for new, relevant content creation.
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Quality Content: Create high-quality, valuable content that meets user needs.
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Content Organization: Organize content logically with clear hierarchies and categories.
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Consistent Tone: Maintain a consistent tone and style across all content.
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Call to Actions (CTAs): Strategically place CTAs to guide users through the desired journey.
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Content Updates: Plan for regular content updates and revisions.
Site Navigation
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Intuitive Menu Structure: Design a clear and intuitive navigation menu for easy user exploration.
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Breadcrumb Navigation: Implement breadcrumbs for users to track their navigation path.
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Search Functionality: Include a search bar with advanced filtering options for user convenience.
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Mobile Navigation: Ensure a user-friendly navigation experience on mobile devices.
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404 Page: Create a custom 404 error page with helpful links to guide users back to the site.
Date: [Date]
Conducted by: [Your Name]
Company: [Your Company Name]
Email: [Your Email]