Preparation:

Before deciding on a website design, the most important part of the process is the preparation.  To allow a website to fully bloom, the initial preparation is essential.  Things that must be considered before the website is built must be what is your target goal?  Who is your target audience?  What pages would you like in your site tree?  And finally, what content would you like one the web.

When preparing a website the most important thing to keep in mind is your end goal.  This goal should be the overriding purpose of what the website is set to achieve.  For a website to truely take form, it is necessary to plan out what detailed information you would like to be shown to the world and what key features you would like for potential clients to see.  You know your company best, so for your website to achieve greatness you must be involved in the content creation process. When developing your content always remember the user you are trying to reach and keep in mind the end goal you are striving for.