[thelist] Web Development Methodology

[David Siedband]

We take the time to survey materials such as their existing web 
presence, print collateral, mission statement documents, etc.

Clients who provide a design brief usually make some mention of goals.  
A well written brief is quite specific about goals.

For the initial client meeting we always draft a list of goals for 
discussion.  Sometimes we end the meeting with a completely different 
list.  The point is to provide a starting point for discussion.

The majority of our clients appreciate that we take time to understand 
what is important to their organization.

If a client isn't clear on their goals, how can they evaluate your 
success in helping to achieve them?

--
David




On Feb 6, 2004, at 7:43 PM, Trent Whaley wrote:

> On February 6, 2004 01:29 pm, David Siedband wrote about "Re: 
> [thelist] Web
> Development Methodology":
>> Our company uses a goals based design process.  With clearly defined
>> goals for a site, implementation becomes more straightforward.
>>
>> http://www.wolfandassociates.com/web/process.htm
>>
>> I'm interested to hear from folks on this list about other approaches
>> and methodologies.
>
> How do you get your client to clearly define their goals?
>