Lesson Task – Get The Basics Right – Part 1

Explain the following terms in your own words:

– The Internet
– HTML
– Browser
– Search engine

Please research and add another 10 questions to the briefing process.(See the lesson.)

From this list of 20 questions (your 10 added to my 10), please create the ultimate list of 10 questions that you would use for clients.

The Internet:

The Internet is a network connecting computers all over the world. Easy access to information and communication. The Internet makes almost anything possible, only a click away. You can access it from your computer, phone or tablet. The Internet is a powerful source that make your life so much easier.

HTML:

HTML stands for Hyper Text Markup Language. It is the standard markup language for Web pages also known as coding. You build the structure of a web page using HTML.

Browser:

A browser is the software used to accesses the internet. The most common ones used are Google Chrome, Safari and Firefox.

Search engine:

A search engine is a website like Google or Yahoo that helps us to search/find information on the internet.

Research and add another 10 questions to the briefing process.

10 Questions from the lesson

1. What kind of visitors are you expecting on your website?
2. Who are your competitors and how do you differ from them?
3. What actions do you want visitors to take on the site?
4. What is your deadline for completing the site? How big is the budget?
5. What features should be used on your website?
6.  Please list the names of three sites that you like and explain what you like about them.
7. Do you have any colour preferences? What should the look and feel for the website be?
8. Who will be the contact person for this project?
9. What do you NOT want on your site in terms of text, content, colour and graphic elements?
10. Who will be responsible for maintaining the website? Will the person have the time and skills to do so?

My 10 Questions

1. What is the purpose/message for the website?
2. Who are you and what is your product/services?
3. What is the end goal of the website?
4. Who is your target audience?
5. Do you have any existing style guides and guides lines?
6. What make your products/services unique?
7. Do you want to build a new website or redesign an existing one?
8. Do you have your own graphics and pictures?
9. How much traffic are you estimating?
10. Would you like us to provide ongoing support and maintenance for the website?

The ultimate list of 10 questions

1. What is the purpose/message for the website?
2. Who are you and what is your product/services?
3. Who is your target audience?
4. Do you have any existing style guides and guides lines?
5. What is your deadline for completing the site? How big is the budget?
6. Who will be the contact person for this project?
7. What actions do you want visitors to take on the site?
8. Do you have your own graphics and pictures?
9. Do you have any colour preferences? What should the look and feel for the website be?
10. Would you like us to provide ongoing support and maintenance for the website?