7 - How do we start a website project?
Description
In this episode of the No Script Show, David Waumsley and Nathan Wrigley get into the intricacies of starting a website project. Discover the importance of clear goals and effective client communication in the web design process.
In this episode, we cover:
- Unveiling the personal and professional motivations behind launching the No Script web show and its associated website.
- Addressing the significance of understanding a website's purpose and identifying the target audience to align with clients' objectives.
- Exploring the shift in the web design industry towards tailored experiences and agile methodologies.
- Emphasizing the communication gap between web professionals and clients, and strategies to bridge it for better project outcomes.
- Discussing the iterative approach to website development, focusing on a clean design, SEO strategies, and enhancing audience engagement through dynamic content.
00:00 Simple design process lacking expected elements. Next step?
06:50 Clients want a website without interrogation.
10:11 Important to ask specific questions for clarity.
11:36 Leveraging web knowledge to help local businesses grow.
16:36 First question asks, second one gives. Collaboration.
20:12 Transitioning from WordPress, building connections, branding.
22:32 Exploring new connections and embracing unexpected opportunities.
26:24 Improving credibility, potential income sources, and goals.
31:02 Still connected through WordPress podcasts, code skills.
31:54 Creating YouTube content related to podcast episodes.
37:57 Explore different designs for the website.
40:26 Web design industry emphasizes soft skills and agility.
41:44 Consider adding a commenting system to the website.