Website Checklist

  Do I have well-defined short and long-term goals for my website? If so, what are they?

   Do I use my website to generate income online only, offline only or both? Describe.

   What is the type of website I’ll use to achieve my goals? (e.g. squeeze page, informational,or blog).

  Is my website’s domain name is descriptive and easy to remember, say and spell.

  My website’s domain name is:

  Is my website’s hosting company is dependable, flexible, affordable and hard on spammers.

  My hosting company is:

  Is my website’s developer is experienced, knowledgeable, up on the lastest technologies and has a successful track record.  My website’s developer is:

  Does my website look welcoming and professional to visitors?

  Is my website copy easy to read?

  Does my web page have a consistent look and feel?

   Is my most important information in the most visible areas of my website?

  Does my website provide the information my visitors are looking for?

   Do my web pages load quickly?

  Are my website’s directions and navigation clear, simple, and logical?

  Have I adjusted my browser settings so my website can be viewed using many different devices?

  Do I need/use a shopping cart? If so, is it flexible and safe?

  Have I used special features– Flash animations, graphics, banners strategically?

  Are my internal and external links working correctly?

  Are my website’s primary menu page links across the top of the home page?

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