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Summary of Steps for Creating Websites for Clients
The following are some suggested steps to consider when creating websites for clients. This list is in the form of a checklist, and some steps may not be relevant to your situation.
Organization Name: ___________________________________________
1. Sign Contract
2. Get initial Payment
3. Determine the Domain Name
Check for Trademark Infringement (uspto.gov)
Check for Availability
4. Research Company Name within State for Availability
5. Select a Web Host
6. Register Domain Name
Setup through Host or other Registrar
Get IP Address from the Web Host
Have the Registrar point it to your Domain Name
7. Setup Hosting Account
8. Setup Merchant Account option for accepting Credit Cards
9. Get a Secure SSL Certificate if needed
10. Create a Keyword List
11. Get Files and Information from Customer
Content
Images
Pictures to Scan
Music Files and Sound Files
Videos
Logo
Keywords
Slogan
12. Build the Web Site
Select a Template (if using Templates)
Select Colors
Select Fonts
Enter Slogan
Use Basic SEO Principles
Create Keyword Rich Titles
Correct Placement of Keywords in Content
13. Test the Web Site in various Browsers and Screen Resolutions
14. Setup Robots.txt
15. Setup Custom Error Pages
16. Upload the Web Site
17. Register and Submit Pages to Search Engines and Directories
18. Create a Sitemap for Search Engines
19. Register with and create keywords in 'Pay Per Click' Search Engines
20. Setup Web Site Analysis
21. Setup E-mail Accounts on Host
22. Setup E-mail Client on User's PC
23. Setup FTP on Host
24. Setup FTP Client on User's PC
25. Train Customer on FTP, E-mail and Host Access
26. Web Site Promotion
27. Create and Send Invoice to Customer
28. Get Final Payment
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