Web Site Design Intro
January 14, 2009
Web Site Design Intro
Welcome to the web site design phase of our online curriculum. Here you’ll be guided through a step-by-step process that will help you to design an effective web site. You’ll also be pointed to the latest online tools that will assist you in developing your web site. Additionally, we’ve provided articles with additional information and tips on how to develop a web site that sells.
1. Secure a domain name (if necessary).
2. Design the look of your homepage.
* See Homepage Layout, Sample Homepage Layout.
3. Select the proper keyword phrases for search engine optimization.
* See Keyword Phrases Curriculum.
4. Write a persuasive ad copy.
* See Homepage Text and Sample Homepage Layout Curriculum.
* Insert your primary keyword phrase all throughout the text of your homepage – see Keyword Phrases Curriculum.
* Apply internal marketing throughout your homepage – see Internal Marketing Curriculum.
5. Develop the subpages.
* See Subpages Curriculum.
6. Get a Merchant Account (if needed).
* See Merchant Account Curriculum.
7. Make sure you have tracking software in place.
* See Tracking Statistics Curriculum.
8. Create the meta tags.
* See What Search Engines Look For Curriculum.
9. Review and send in all the paperwork and information needed to submit your site to the programmers / set-up team (if necessary).
10. Make sure you’ve applied all of the above strategies.
* See Website Design Final Checklist Curriculum
