Ways To Plan Out Your Website

ElectroGirl · 20-01-10, 08:50 PM

This is not really a method, just more of an idea to get members/newbies minds rolling of how their sites will look and develop. I bought I simple whiteboard/corkboard today so decided to use it well

On the whiteboard is a check list of what I need to include in the new site I'm creating

On the corkboard are reminders. Like what my audience will be, what the site should look like

Sorry for the poor writing, I was very, VERY tired

Picture is in spoiler

Spoiler

saulyx · 20-01-10, 08:55 PM

nice one

I see that I need few things done on my website

iFreeZone · 20-01-10, 08:58 PM

You're site looks too good, (need to start taking notes!)

-null- · 20-01-10, 09:04 PM

lol you've done more planning for your personal website more than I've seen done for ones produced by web development companies.

**xploit** · 20-01-10, 11:01 PM

I'm in need of updating my site too, was just a quick 50 min job making this one, might go for a flashier design too... dunno yet

Nero · 22-01-10, 08:09 AM

Nice one! I might edit my website but I think it's pretty good as it is.

RnRDave · 22-01-10, 08:18 AM

You need to remove the £5k/Fiesta promo Electrogirl

mattyb · 22-01-10, 08:51 AM

Looks good Ellie and it's more planning than I've seen on some corporate sites

I like the screenshot you've got of the site that is inspiration?

Hope it works out for you.

messyhead · 22-01-10, 09:15 AM

I do a similar thing, but just use graph paper for sketching layout ideas, and post it notes. It probably not as organised though.

TEMPLE3188 · 22-01-10, 09:53 AM

Planning often leads to succes, that's an incredible ability that I wish I could have the patience for! Well done!

Also, is that a print out of a Wordpress Theme stuck to the board? That design has been stuck in my head for so long and I can't get the finger out to build it, is it free?

ElectroGirl · 22-01-10, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattyb

Looks good Ellie and it's more planning than I've seen on some corporate sites

I like the screenshot you've got of the site that is inspiration?

Hope it works out for you.

Oh no! That's the site so far

Messy - I wish I had sticky notes..I have'nt had the time to buy them yet

digger600 · 22-01-10, 07:08 PM

I need to do this but I just cba, want to re-design my website but need to do it :P someone convince me, lol it is pretty pants

free gadgets one by the way in my sig

**MJ10** · 22-01-10, 07:11 PM

Just remembered I have a mini white board! YAY!

digger600 · 22-01-10, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MJ10

Just remembered I have a mini white board! YAY!

me too

yipppeee! hmm now to find a whiteboard pen

Djoscar · 22-01-10, 08:31 PM

I have a whiteboard pen!!!

But no whiteboard..

Good tips Ellie, btw

I never do any planning myself

ainsleee · 22-01-10, 08:37 PM

I find it hard to organise my life yet alone a personal website lol

Nice work

**MJ10** · 22-01-10, 08:46 PM

lol, I never plan either, but it's going OK. I tend to find I'll remember it all, then I'll forget one link, or to check an image or something! At least I can tick everything off this way!

Sites going well so far tonight!

digger600 · 22-01-10, 09:45 PM

What should I do people, re-design my free gadgets site or make a new site?

**MJ10** · 22-01-10, 09:47 PM

redesign... that sites crap........

joking.

Although a re-design would be better as you have the backlinks and visitors already!

4euros · 23-01-10, 05:13 AM

Should I have a designed website to get greens on the net?

20-01-10, 08:50 PM	#1
ElectroGirl Mini Mac Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Plymouth! Posts: 5,669	Ways To Plan Out Your Website This is not really a method, just more of an idea to get members/newbies minds rolling of how their sites will look and develop. I bought I simple whiteboard/corkboard today so decided to use it well On the whiteboard is a check list of what I need to include in the new site I'm creating On the corkboard are reminders. Like what my audience will be, what the site should look like Sorry for the poor writing, I was very, VERY tired Picture is in spoiler Spoiler __________________ Got a top secret method but don't know how to use it? I'll help! Free iPod \| Free Stuff Spoiler Received: Canon IXUS 100 digital camera \| 4 colour makeup palette \| 88 Colour makup palette \| Bondage trousers \| iPod Nano 5th Gen \| Bamboo Tablet \| £34 BT \| £119 BT \|£51 BT\| £34 BT Working On: 2 referral custom order Tom Felton & David Bowie Fan Girl! Last edited by ElectroGirl; 20-01-10 at 08:50 PM..

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saulyx iPod 20gb Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 401	nice one I see that I need few things done on my website

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-null- Mini Mac Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,143	lol you've done more planning for your personal website more than I've seen done for ones produced by web development companies.

22-01-10, 08:18 AM	#7
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22-01-10, 08:51 AM	#8
mattyb iPod 20gb Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sussex Posts: 505	Looks good Ellie and it's more planning than I've seen on some corporate sites I like the screenshot you've got of the site that is inspiration? Hope it works out for you.

22-01-10, 09:15 AM	#9
messyhead iBook Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 2,266	I do a similar thing, but just use graph paper for sketching layout ideas, and post it notes. It probably not as organised though.

22-01-10, 07:08 PM	#12
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22-01-10, 07:11 PM	#13
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22-01-10, 08:31 PM	#15
Djoscar BANNED Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4,429	I have a whiteboard pen!!! But no whiteboard.. Good tips Ellie, btw I never do any planning myself Last edited by Djoscar; 22-01-10 at 08:32 PM..

22-01-10, 08:37 PM	#16
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22-01-10, 08:46 PM	#17
MJ10 Currently: Moderating! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Thatcham, Reading Posts: 15,784	lol, I never plan either, but it's going OK. I tend to find I'll remember it all, then I'll forget one link, or to check an image or something! At least I can tick everything off this way! Sites going well so far tonight! __________________ Spoiler Received from FreebieJeebies: £4,280.76 Spoiler Amazon Vouchers (£275) \| Wii Black & Game (£200) \| Textbooks (£40) \| Samsung T220HD (£200) \| WiFi Printer (£38) \| Samsung R580 (£689) \| Belkin Case (£15) \| Catlike Whisper Plus (£102) \| JVC Hi-Fi (144) \| Kenwood Microwave (£62) \| 2xHDMI (£5.03) \| Omron Scales (£30) \| 2xBluRay (£10) \| Kitchen Crockery (£44) \| BT (£1,302) \| BT (£663) \| BT (£238) \| 500GB Wifi HDD (£103.98) \| Philips iPad Speaker (£99.99) \| Sgt.PepperMill (£10.47) \| Car iPhone/Tape (£9.29) Received from KUDOS: £2,652.50 Spoiler Philips Hi-Fi (£138) \| iPhone 4 Case (£4) \| SEO Book (£13) \| Russell Hobbs Kettle (£40) \| 3D HDMI Cable (£11.99) \| Samsung UE40D6530 3DHDTV - BD-D6500 3D BluRay Player - Skype Camera - 2x3D Glasses and BluRay Film (£946) \| Wireless Headphones (£55) \| 1TB HDD (£55) \| IceAge DVD Box Set (£10) \| BluRay Blank Disk Package (£26.48) \| Harry Potter 1-8 BluRay (£32.30) \| Nike+ Running Package (£35) \| HDMI Cable (£5) \| Extension Lead (£18) \| Russel Hobbs Iron (£20) \| Brabantia Ironing Board (£55) \| Just Dance 3 (£23) \| TV Aerial Cable (£2) \| Samsung UE32D5520 HDTV (£380) \| Amazon Voucher (£51) \| 32GB iPad 3 4G (£579) \| BT (£153) Received from Xpango: £250.14 Spoiler Apple TV (£99) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£32.20) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£49.74) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£69.20) Received from other affiliates: £263.20 Spoiler Amazon Affiliate Voucher (£263.20) 2011 Winner of Best Site Award and Grammanazi Award. Runner up for Member of the Year 2011 Free iPhone \| Free iPhone \| Free iPad 3 \| Sign Define App \| Freebie Proof Photo Blog Total Received: £7,446.87 plus Current Stats: 0 green 12 pending WIN an iPod Shuffle, XBox Live, Amazon or iTunes vouchers >> Free competition entry here << Spoiler Spoiler Ed's status Spoiler Received from FreebieJeebies: £1,854.03 Amazon Vouchers (£275) \| Wii Black & Game (£200) \| Textbooks (£40) \| Samsung T220HD (£200) \| WiFi Printer (£38) Samsung R580 (£689) \| Belkin Case (£15) \| Catlike Whisper Plus (£102) \| JVC Hi-Fi (144) \| Kenwood Microwave (£62) 2xHDMI (£5.03) \| Omron Scales (£30) \| 2xBluRay (£10) \| Kitchen Crockery (£44) Received from KUDOS: £1,920.50 Philips Hi-Fi (£138) \| iPhone 4 Case (£4) \| SEO Book (£13) \| Russell Hobbs Kettle (£40) \| 3D HDMI Cable (£11.99) Samsung UE40D6530 3DHDTV - BD-D6500 3D BluRay Player - Skype Camera - 2x3D Glasses and BluRay Film (£946) Wireless Headphones (£55) \| 1TB HDD (£55) \| IceAge DVD Box Set (£10) \| BluRay Blank Disk Package (£26.48) Harry Potter 1-8 BluRay (£32.30) \| Nike+ Running Package (£35) \| HDMI Cable (£5) \| Extension Lead (£18) Russel Hobbs Iron (£20) \| Brabantia Ironing Board (£55) \| Just Dance 3 (£23) \| TV Aerial Cable (£2) Samsung UE32D5520 HDTV (£380) \| Amazon Voucher (£51) Received from Xpango: £250.14 (others: £263.20) Apple TV (£99) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£32.20) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£49.74) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£69.20) Amazon: Affiliate Voucher (£263.20)

22-01-10, 09:45 PM	#18
digger600 Mini Mac Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: My House Posts: 4,315	What should I do people, re-design my free gadgets site or make a new site?

22-01-10, 09:47 PM	#19
MJ10 Currently: Moderating! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Thatcham, Reading Posts: 15,784	redesign... that sites crap........ joking. Although a re-design would be better as you have the backlinks and visitors already! __________________ Spoiler Received from FreebieJeebies: £4,280.76 Spoiler Amazon Vouchers (£275) \| Wii Black & Game (£200) \| Textbooks (£40) \| Samsung T220HD (£200) \| WiFi Printer (£38) \| Samsung R580 (£689) \| Belkin Case (£15) \| Catlike Whisper Plus (£102) \| JVC Hi-Fi (144) \| Kenwood Microwave (£62) \| 2xHDMI (£5.03) \| Omron Scales (£30) \| 2xBluRay (£10) \| Kitchen Crockery (£44) \| BT (£1,302) \| BT (£663) \| BT (£238) \| 500GB Wifi HDD (£103.98) \| Philips iPad Speaker (£99.99) \| Sgt.PepperMill (£10.47) \| Car iPhone/Tape (£9.29) Received from KUDOS: £2,652.50 Spoiler Philips Hi-Fi (£138) \| iPhone 4 Case (£4) \| SEO Book (£13) \| Russell Hobbs Kettle (£40) \| 3D HDMI Cable (£11.99) \| Samsung UE40D6530 3DHDTV - BD-D6500 3D BluRay Player - Skype Camera - 2x3D Glasses and BluRay Film (£946) \| Wireless Headphones (£55) \| 1TB HDD (£55) \| IceAge DVD Box Set (£10) \| BluRay Blank Disk Package (£26.48) \| Harry Potter 1-8 BluRay (£32.30) \| Nike+ Running Package (£35) \| HDMI Cable (£5) \| Extension Lead (£18) \| Russel Hobbs Iron (£20) \| Brabantia Ironing Board (£55) \| Just Dance 3 (£23) \| TV Aerial Cable (£2) \| Samsung UE32D5520 HDTV (£380) \| Amazon Voucher (£51) \| 32GB iPad 3 4G (£579) \| BT (£153) Received from Xpango: £250.14 Spoiler Apple TV (£99) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£32.20) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£49.74) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£69.20) Received from other affiliates: £263.20 Spoiler Amazon Affiliate Voucher (£263.20) 2011 Winner of Best Site Award and Grammanazi Award. Runner up for Member of the Year 2011 Free iPhone \| Free iPhone \| Free iPad 3 \| Sign Define App \| Freebie Proof Photo Blog Total Received: £7,446.87 plus Current Stats: 0 green 12 pending WIN an iPod Shuffle, XBox Live, Amazon or iTunes vouchers >> Free competition entry here << Spoiler Spoiler Ed's status Spoiler Received from FreebieJeebies: £1,854.03 Amazon Vouchers (£275) \| Wii Black & Game (£200) \| Textbooks (£40) \| Samsung T220HD (£200) \| WiFi Printer (£38) Samsung R580 (£689) \| Belkin Case (£15) \| Catlike Whisper Plus (£102) \| JVC Hi-Fi (144) \| Kenwood Microwave (£62) 2xHDMI (£5.03) \| Omron Scales (£30) \| 2xBluRay (£10) \| Kitchen Crockery (£44) Received from KUDOS: £1,920.50 Philips Hi-Fi (£138) \| iPhone 4 Case (£4) \| SEO Book (£13) \| Russell Hobbs Kettle (£40) \| 3D HDMI Cable (£11.99) Samsung UE40D6530 3DHDTV - BD-D6500 3D BluRay Player - Skype Camera - 2x3D Glasses and BluRay Film (£946) Wireless Headphones (£55) \| 1TB HDD (£55) \| IceAge DVD Box Set (£10) \| BluRay Blank Disk Package (£26.48) Harry Potter 1-8 BluRay (£32.30) \| Nike+ Running Package (£35) \| HDMI Cable (£5) \| Extension Lead (£18) Russel Hobbs Iron (£20) \| Brabantia Ironing Board (£55) \| Just Dance 3 (£23) \| TV Aerial Cable (£2) Samsung UE32D5520 HDTV (£380) \| Amazon Voucher (£51) Received from Xpango: £250.14 (others: £263.20) Apple TV (£99) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£32.20) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£49.74) \| Affiliate Bank Transfer (£69.20) Amazon: Affiliate Voucher (£263.20)

23-01-10, 05:13 AM	#20
4euros iPod Nano 1GB Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 30	Should I have a designed website to get greens on the net?