1. Explain the following terms in your own words:
The Internet
The Internet is a global network connecting millions of computers. More than 190 countries are linked into exchanges of data, news and opinions.
Internet users represents nearly 40 percent of the world’s population.
HTML
HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language. Developed by scientist Tim Berners-Lee in 1990, HTML is the “hidden” code that helps us communicate with others on the World Wide Web (WWW).
Search engine
Browser
What kind of visitors are you expecting on your website? (Consider their income, interests, gender and age.)
Who are your competitors and how do you differ from them?
What actions do you want visitors to take on the site?
What is your deadline for completing the site? How big is the budget?
What features should be used on your website? (This includes things like contact forms, pictures, videos, etc.)
Please list the names of three sites that you like and explain what you like about them.
Do you have any colour preferences? What should the look and feel for the website be?
Who will be the contact person for this project?
What do you NOT want on your site in terms of text, content, colour and graphic elements?
Who will be responsible for maintaining the website? Will the person have the time and skills to do so?
Will you be offering advertising on the site?
How much do you have to spend?
Mine 10
How many sections will it have & what are they?
Do you have a domain name
Will you be needing hosting
Will you be needing e-mail facility
Will the page include any artwork – photography, illustrations, animation, video
Special requirements – multiple languages, accessibility, specific technologies
What tone or image do you need to portray?
What is your ultimate goal and how will you measure it?
What previous design and marketing materials have you used?
Will the page have a search option
Final 10
What is your ultimate goal and how will you measure it?
What previous design and marketing materials have you used?
Do you have any colour preferences? What should the look and feel for the website be?
Will the page include any artwork – photography, illustrations, animation, video
What kind of visitors are you expecting on your website? (Consider their income, interests, gender and age.)