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Summary of Steps for Creating Websites for Clients


Checklist 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.


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-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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