How Do You Arrange To Complete Your Sites?

[Forbez 0]

Question is abit stupid, reading it back to myself. But what I want to express, is how do YOU make build up your website and aim to complete it.For example, at the moment I have quite a big project to do with my MAIN website. So i've added plain pages to each section so people know what to expect. Each time I finish a section, I will add that to the news for veiwers to see and take a look at the new complete section.

[t3jem 0]

I think I just tend to write the page, do all the pages the same then just add content to each of my pages. I never truly finish my main website, but rather keep on working on it. There may be times when I don't update for several months, but if I find there is something to add i'll add it. I never really plan my sites though.

[sheepdog 10]

My web site always has been and probably always will be, a constant work in progress. Just aside from the fact that the puppy information has to be updated regularly, I keep thinking up things that I want to add to it. I usually run into 2 big problems though. Either I don't have the time to do the updates, or I don't know how to do what I want to do. I should be ashamed of myself, it's the busiest time of year and I haven't done an update in several months. Of course, part of the problem there is my computer is being a major pain and so I get discouraged and just don't feel like working on it. I don't think there will ever be a time when I can safely say, ok, it's done now.

[bthaxor 0]

this probably isn't a very good method, and it is time-consuming, but it works for me!i first get the design together. i make a blank template upon which every other page will be based upon (with all the scripts etc.) this becomes my index file.then, once that is done, i just fill in my content

[Forbez 0]

I think I just tend to write the page, do all the pages the same then just add content to each of my pages. I never truly finish my main website, but rather keep on working on it. There may be times when I don't update for several months, but if I find there is something to add i'll add it. I never really plan my sites though.

Same, I never actually finish a site. Its always in process. I think I never will ever be totally finished with a site. Always ways to improve it.

[etycto 0]

Question is abit stupid, reading it back to myself. But what I want to express, is how do YOU make build up your website and aim to complete it.

 

For example, at the moment I have quite a big project to do with my MAIN website. So i've added plain pages to each section so people know what to expect. Each time I finish a section, I will add that to the news for veiwers to see and take a look at the new complete section.

i dont recall exactly how i strated but it hink you need to have genaral idea of what you want on your site write them down and stuff.

also have a general idea of what you want the site to look like and the different ways you want the content to be organized.

pay attentien to the little things like the codes and some of the problems

i dont beleive in giving the viewers a preview of the site until it's very close to being done.and take your time dont rush what you're doing

the way you said you're doing it now is pretty good

[Forbez 0]

i dont recall exactly how i strated but it hink you need to have genaral idea of what you want on your site write them down and stuff.

also have a general idea of what you want the site to look like and the different ways you want the content to be organized.

pay attentien to the little things like the codes and some of the problems

i dont beleive in giving the viewers a preview of the site until it's very close to being done.and take your time dont rush what you're doing

the way you said you're doing it now is pretty good

Thanks man. I get alot of complaints from the community to finish off certain features, but I never really have the time to do so.

[garbage 0]

personally i think you should never launch a incomplete site. Why place a bunch of blankpages for people to see. If I were to visit a site like that I would be like why even come back to it, You can always have a Info page a one page thing with all your info while you are working on the big thing.but this is only my opinion

[KansukeKojima 0]

For the new version of my website I worked quite oddly... I did it bassically backwards... I mean I did all the idea planning and design first, but after I did the least important pages first.... I don't know why... got done the same... meh... usually I code up the most important pages first..

[Forbez 0]

personally i think you should never launch a incomplete site. Why place a bunch of blankpages for people to see. If I were to visit a site like that I would be like why even come back to it,
You can always have a Info page a one page thing with all your info while you are working on the big thing.

but this is only my opinion

Hmm, I'm going to start doing this more. Yes you are right, people just would go away. I should think more as the VISITOR then the designer from now on.

Thanks.

[salamangkero 0]

Here's what I do:1. Sort out whatever junk I want to put in my site. For example, if I want to upload fiction, I make a library section. If I plan to upload random musings, I make a blog section. Of course, the others usually fall into place: Home for, well, just home; Links section for other people's sites; About page(s) for stuff about you; an Updates/News section, to use whenever you make changes to your site. I'm not implementing these sections but you might wanna use them: Gallery for pics and photos, a Games page, if you're a programmer of Flash or Java games, a Downloads section, if you happen to have music, video clips or software you wish to share (mind your intellectual property rights )2. When you have sorted them out. Make a checklist. You can't do them all at once; live with it. Prioritize which sections you'd like to have.3. Update your navigation buttons/panel/link whenever you "launch" a new section. For example, I wanna have a Gallery section someday so I'll be adding that link to my navi someday. However, as of now, I won't be adding a link to a non-existent Gallery section. As a matter of fact, as an extra precautionary measure, I won't build up other people's anticipation by mentioning anything about a Gallery section in my blog, or in my updates. Here's the thing, don't promise, or even hint at, a feature unless you are absolutely sure you can deliver on time.4. Speaking of time, be specific. I find it foolish to announce something that has yet to be. However, if you really must, don't say, "I'll have a Gallery section sometime," or worse, "Gallery section, coming soon!", or the worst of all, "Gallery section is under construction!" If you must announce it to the world, be specific enough to say, "Gallery section opens on July 5, 2008" or "Gallery section to be launched before year-end"5. Stick to a theme. It's difficult enough to build a site with a consistent theme. It is far much harder for you to build it if you're constantly adding new stuff to it. Yeah, that feature might be cool but is it essential? Will it help in enhancing your whole site and not just a page or two?6. Think of the underdogs. Let's face it, not everyone is on a broadband connection. (I don't have to explain myself, thank you) Sure, Web 2.0 is the hype now, it's the "in" thing and I don't find anything too wrong with rounded buttons or pastel colors. However, take the time to ask yourself if you really need all those plugins. Do you really need a hyperlink previewer? How about a thumbnail enlarger? Is it necessary for people to know how many have visited your pages? (You gotta admit, that last one's egoistic, boastful and pathetic, all at once) There is a principle called KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid)7. Lastly, I probably should tell you that, if you take our advice seriously enough, you'll never finish your site. Fact is, a worthwhile site is never finished but is constantly a work in progress. If you reach a point where you stop updating your site and could think of nothing else to improve on, it's not a sign of perfection but a sign of dwindling creativity and spark.Best of luck with your site