1. OBJECTIVES - What is a purpose of your site?

2. BUDGET - Set a budget that you can afford.

3. WEB DESIGN PARTNER - Choose a web designer. Word of mouth recommendation is probably one of the best routes - use your network and ask around. Otherwise, do a search using the Internet.

4. SITE CONTENT/ DOMAIN NAME
Gather all the information together and review this with your web designer. Almost certainly, much of your existing content will need editing or re-writing to suit the web.
At this stage, you need to think about the domain name for your web site. Your designer should be able to guide you in this area.

5. WORK in PROGRESS
A web site should always be viewed as a Work in Progress. Within your launch timescale agreed with your web designer, you need to realistically decide what you can achieve and if necessary, break the project down into Phase 1, 2 and beyond.

6. SITE MAP/ HOME PAGE
With your web designer, draw up your framework or web map and consider any phased requirements that you came across in Step 5. Your web map, matched with your content material will allow the designer to develop a Home Page concepts.
The Home Page should strongly reflect your corporate identity and site map should have room for expansion for future updates.

7. FINAL APPROVAL

8. LAUNCH YOUR SITE

9. MARKETING/ PROMOTION
Don't expect it to be stand-alone; marketing the presence of your new site is crucial. There are many ways in which you can do this:
- submit to search engines;
- incorporate your web address on all printed material;
- verballyby your own staff;
- pressannouncements;
- advertising;
- mailshots.

10. MAINTENANCE
You may think that you've now finished your project - but this is definitely not the case. Your web site should be regularly updated with fresh information. It's an assurance to a potential customer to see current material on your site.
With all this in mind, it's advisable to ask your web designer about a maintenance contract. This can be an attractive, relatively low cost option for you to consider and will assist you in promoting your company in a dynamic, lively and interactive fashion.