1. Start with the purpose
Write down what the website should help visitors do: learn about your services, request a quote, buy a product, or sign in to a portal. A clear primary goal helps decide which pages and features are necessary.
2. Prepare the content
Collect your logo, brand colours, service descriptions, approved images, business contact details, and any existing page content. Identify who will review and approve each part.
3. List the functionality
Separate the must-have features from later improvements. Note forms, user accounts, payments, search, dashboards, and any services the website needs to connect with.
4. Agree on ownership and launch
Confirm who owns the domain, hosting, source code, and third-party accounts. Define content approval, testing, launch responsibilities, and post-launch support in the project scope.