Website Redesign- Planning

In the past, businesses and other entities are busy mounting their own
website but now, the hype is all about redesigning them. This change has shifted
the interface of web design services to a different level and the focus is now
on redesigns.

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Website redesigning is involves a slight distinction and considerations
between mounting and developing new sites. Say for instance, those that have
existing sites have more or less enough knowledge on what sites and site
formulas work. They have already a grasp about what they consider as assets in
their site’s form and function. Recognizing these assets can pretty well
contribute to a more prosperous redesigned site.

Other businesses may take a few months to decide in favor of a redesign but
mind you, planning a redesign can be as easy as 123! It’s unbelievable but it’s
true. Here are the three basic redesign planning tips:

1. Problem Identification. As i have stated a while ago, more or less you
have already formed an idea why your site is not doing that good in the World
Wide Web. This is because of certain factors. These factors must be avoided in
coming up with a redesign. Remember the maxim – learn form your mistakes. Well,
this is basically the main idea behind problem identification. This is done to
preclude similar mistakes that have transpired in the past. In recognizing these
mistakes, the site will intentionally be improved. Aside from mistakes, we
should also consider the good points of your existing web design. They can be
re-applied or made stronger and better.

Thus, before you plan the details of a re-design, analyze first. Identify the
problem areas as well as the good areas. You may ask some of these questions in
order to get the desired web site:

a. Is your site functional? If it gives the needed information of the viewers
or the target market and they get it quickly and clearly then, the site is said
to be functional. It pays to have organization, this is because it will refrain
the viewers from transferring from one site to another.

b. Does your site clearly point the ‘call for action’. If you are into
selling products, your site must have triggered the viewer’s decision to buy the
product. At a glance, they must be convinced and the cobwebs at the back of
their heads must be rebutted or deleted.

c. Is your site an epitome of a professionally-made site? Are the appearance,
layout, images and content appealing? If not, better have it redesigned in a way
to make it catchy, informative and serviceable.

2. Layout the redesign plan. The next thing to do is to establish a workable
layout for the redesign. Establish plans how to solve the mistakes in web
design. Each issue must be identified to serve as guidelines. Also, problems and
mistakes must be given due solutions.

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3. Define your Goals. Aside from giving solutions to the mistakes and
problems you have encountered in your existing web site, be sure to establish
and define your goals to guide you with what to do in the redesign.

The aim or the overall purpose must be made clear and flagrant otherwise your
redesign will just turn out to be a waste of time and money. Good luck!