How to prepare for a website project: what to have ready
The best websites are born not when the developer starts coding, but when the client clearly knows what they want. A bit of preparation saves weeks and often money. Here are six things worth having ready.
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Things to prepare first
#1
Content — the most common cause of delay
2–4 weeks
Typical timeline once prepared
1. A clear goal — what the site should do
Before colors, answer the key question: what do you want? More inquiries? Online sales? Fewer calls? The goal shapes everything — structure, copy, buttons.
2. Content — text and photos
The most common cause of delays. Think about your services, advantages, your story. You don't need perfect text — just ideas we shape together. Real photos beat stock.
3. Examples you like
Collect 3–5 sites you like and note what exactly: style, colors, how information is presented. This conveys your taste faster and more precisely than words.
4. Logo and brand
If you have a logo, prepare a quality (ideally vector) version, plus brand colors and fonts. No logo? That can be part of the project — just know what you have.
5. Domain and access
Think about your domain. If you have an old site or accounts (hosting, registrar), find the access. This often takes time, so sort it early.
6. Budget and timeline
Know roughly how much you want to invest and when to launch. This helps the developer propose the right solution — and give a fixed price and deadline.
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Content. Texts and photography are the most common cause of delay. You do not need perfect copy — rough thoughts are enough and we shape them together. Real photos of your work, team or space always outperform stock imagery.
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Do I need a logo before starting?
No. If you have one, prepare it in a quality, ideally vector format along with brand colours and fonts. If you do not, it can be handled as part of the project — the point is knowing upfront what exists, so nothing has to be hunted down mid-project.
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Why state a budget upfront?
Not for negotiation, but so the developer can propose the solution that best fits your means. An honest partner will then give you a fixed price and deadline instead of leaving you to guess.