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● What is the tagline, slogan, or inspirational quote that you would like as part of your website’s
header? Does this fit with the story and intention of your organization, the purpose of the website?
● How will you express your brand?
● Do you have a brand or graphic design that you will be using? If not, it is really helpful in any
marketing strategy to have a graphic design for your brand so that people can begin to associate it
with your organization or cause. It will go not only on your website, but on your pamphlets, flyers,
media etc. What are the colors and style you want to use? How do these relate to the kind of feeling
you want the viewer to have on your web page? You may want to think of words you would use to
describe your website and then how they translate visually.
● What are your menu tabs, what will appear on the top menu bar?
Note: Try to find a balance, also use common phrases that people may even type into search
engines, or user-friendly words commonly used: Home, About (Philosophy, Mission Statement or
Vision, People or Staff), Works/Portfolio/Content-Related, Blog or News/Events, Contact (Maps
& Directions, Contact Form), FAQ, Resources, Services/Store, Gallery (Photos & Video).
● What do you want the readers to see on your home page?
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● Is it relatable?
● Have you looked at how other people doing similar things have talked about what you are
talking about?
● What works and what does not work?
● How can you tell your story but be sure to connect on a deep and inspirational level with your
audience?
● How can you frame your story in language and words that do this?
What other features or capabilities on your website will you need to communicate
effectively?
● Do you need blog functions?
● An online store?
● A media gallery?
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Remember, it is helpful to keep an open mind and to be flexible throughout this creative process.
Websites often go through many design phases in their lifetime, and change as the ideas of the
organization change, and with the needs of their audience.
Hopefully, you can continue to see it as an important tool for reaching millions of people all around
the globe, and an incredibly worthwhile investment of your energy. After all, it is your window to the
world!
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