It probably doesn't surprise you that making a beautiful and effective website doesn't just happen by accident. In fact, we really like to use the analogy of building a house. You'd never just hire a team of contractors to show up at your plot, offer up some piles of wood, concrete and roofing shingles and say, "Ok, let's just get on it with it." But so many people (and sometimes even website teams!) don't take the time to build a solid blueprint or gather the best materials before starting their build.
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Starting a new website project is an exciting undertaking, but considering these 3 fundamental things before you get started will help you save time and money.
If you're anything like me, you've already scoured the web for "brand-crushes," found some cool ideas on inspiration sites, or already checked out what your near and distant competitors are doing. You might already have a secret Pinterest board (or a couple), stuffed with dream sites that you can't wait to show your designer. Most designers will start your project with a questionnaire, asking some questions about what you're trying to accomplish with your new site. But even before you sit down for your first kick-off meeting, any web designer or developer will love you if you've taken the time to do some homework.
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