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Website Planning and Research

  • Determine the main objective(s) of the website, such as selling products, providing information, or generating leads.
  • Establish specific goals that align with the purpose, like increasing sales, improving customer engagement, or enhancing brand awareness.
  • Gather information about the target market, including demographics, preferences, and buying behavior.
  • Analyze competitors' websites to identify their strengths, weaknesses, and unique selling propositions.
  • Consider pricing, product range, user experience, and marketing strategies employed by competitors.
  • Define the characteristics of the ideal customers, including age, gender, location, interests, and pain points.
  • Use market research data to create detailed buyer personas, representing different customer segments.
  • Include information about their motivations, goals, objections, and preferred communication channels.
  • List the essential features your website must have to meet the defined purpose and goals.
  • Consider features like product catalog, shopping cart, payment gateway, customer reviews, search functionality, and social media integration.
  • Take into account functionalities such as user registration, account management, order tracking, and customer support options.

Domain and Hosting

Design and Branding

Content Creation and Management

Product Catalog

Shopping Cart and Payment Gateway

Shipping and Fulfillment

Website Optimization and Testing

Marketing and Promotion

Legal and Security Considerations

Launch and Maintenance

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