Pre-Session Web Design Questionnaire

    Completing this questionnaire prior to our session will maximize our time and help me to serve you better. Skip anything that's not applicable; answer any question you don't understand with "???".

    Your Name (required)

    Your Email (required)

    How did you hear about Your Web Chick?

    Do you have a logo?

    Do you have a slogan or tagline?

    When someone picks up the phone to call you, what problem are they having?

    If you already have a website, what is the URL?

    Are you in touch with the original designer?

    Tell me about access to the "back end" of your site. Do you have access to the hosting and control over the domain of your existing site? If you don’t have a website, have you procured a domain name and hosting account? In either case, do you have the FTP and host login information accessible?

    If applicable, who is your current hosting company? Your domain registrar?

    Why do you want to have a website or have your current site redesigned?

    What will happen if you DON’T get a website or have your current site redesigned?

    If applicable, what are your top 3 frustrations with your current website?

    If applicable, what do you like most about your current website?

    What are three websites you REALLY like and why?

    Where is the website content coming from? Who’s responsible for updating it? Is it ready for use on your website?

    Do you have all images that you would like to be included in your website or would you like the designer to use imagery where appropriate?

    Will you need image galleries?

    Will you need e-mail addresses set up that match your URL (i.e. info@yourwebaddress.com)?

    Will you need social media links and sharing buttons included?

    Do you need a contact form?

    Do you have an e-mail list and do you publish an e-mail newsletter?

    What pages do you need to include on the site?

    Do you want to be able to update the website on your own? Will you want or need help in making changes? If so, would you need help routinely?

    Are you planning to do online sales? If so, tell me about the product or product line, and how many items you want to sell online.

    If you’re planning to sell online, are you set up to accept credit cards? Who is your payment gateway provider (PayPal, Authorize. net, Google Wallet, etc)

    Any special features you would like included - membership login ability, calendars, forums, blog, subscription services (RSS, email or newsletters)?

    Will you need additional SEO help (registering with search engines, adding listing to local directories, analytics/statistics setup, etc.)?

    On a scale of 1-5, how hands-on do you anticipate being with this project?

    What is the budget for your project?

    What is your deadline for completing the site?