Getting Started Form

May 27, 2010

So you’d like a website? Here’s an easy and self-guided way to start organizing your thoughts. I have all my clients walk through this step, so that I can get as much of your information at one time. If you don’t have answers for all the questions yet, don’t worry. Just do your best to fill it out and we’ll work out the rest together.

1. General Information

Your Name *
 Your Email *
Phone Number *
 Website Name or URL

2. Website Purpose

What is the "call to action" of your website? What do you want it to do?

Ex. collect emails, sell a product, call a phone number, make a donation.

3. Aesthetics

What kind of websites convey the visual theme you are looking for?

Please send up to 4 URL's (web addresses) and specify what exactly you like about the site, such as layout, colors, placement of elements, gradients, etc.

Site 1
 Site 2
Site 3
 Site 4


What principle 2 or 3 colors do you want to use?

Use this hexidecimal chart to choose your colors.

Color 1

 Color 2

 Color 3


What is the feeling you want to evoke in your end user?

Ex: peacefulness, energy, excitement, tranquility, confidence.

4. Functionality

What is the primary function of the website? What do you want the end user to do?



What other functions do you require?

Click here for a full description on each of these functions.
 Blog Email Marketing Integration Event Registration Google Analytics Reports Hosting Image Slider Logo Design Membership Software Photo Gallery Shopping Cart Social Media Icons Tutorials

What other functions or features would you like?



5. Content

How many pages of content will there be?

Think of all the main pages and subpages you want to include.


How much content per pages (in words per page and/or number of images)?

For example, you might have about 500 words per page and want to include 2 small images per page. Pages with a little content versus a lot help determine the overall cost.


Will there be specific formatting you require on content pages, like tables, special headings and so on?
For example, you might have a company bio page with 10 employees, and would like it formatted in a nice looking table.


Would you like a customized home page? If yes, what should it look like and do?

You might like a home page that looks different than the rest of your site. If so, please describe what it should look like or do.

Shopping Cart Content

If you are building a shopping cart, please answer these questions.

How many products will you be selling?



How many variations per product will you require?

For example, you might sell T-shirts that are small, medium and large, and come in red, black and green. Those count for 2 variations.


How many images per product will you have?

Tell us how many images of each product you'll have.


6. Delivery

What is the timeline for the delivery of your website?



Other Comments

Thanks! That's it for now. Once we receive your information, we can get started on creating an accurate estimate for you.

Category: Getting Started