Purpose
The Website as a Storefront
- [ ] Identify the primary purpose of your website (portfolio showcase, lead generation, client education, etc.)
- [ ] Ensure your website aligns with your business maturity and current phase
- [ ] Map where your website sits in the client journey
- [ ] First introduction?
- [ ] Validation tool?
- [ ] Closing mechanism?
- [ ] Define clear objectives for website visitors AKA → What action should they take?
- [ ] Schedule a meeting?
- [ ] Sign up for newsletter?
- [ ] Download resources?
- [ ] Request a consultation?
- [ ] View case studies?
- [ ] Audit existing client acquisition systems and how the website integrates with them
Strategic Alignment
- [ ] Determine which projects/services to feature prominently based on business goals
- [ ] Establish clear calls-to-action that guide visitors toward desired outcomes
- [ ] Create a content strategy that supports your positioning in the market
- [ ] Set measurable goals to evaluate website effectiveness
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Craft
Avoiding Common Pitfalls
- [ ] Review site for excessive decoration that might distract rather than clarify
- [ ] Ensure interactive elements enhance rather than obstruct user experience