semaphore studios: website survey for artists

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What will your artist site be?

(for a business site, click here )

Since I work with you to create a website that aesthetically and conceptually complements your work, instead of using a stock template, I'll need some information to get started.

If you're unsure of any questions, don't feel pressure to fill the whole form out (or even the form at all!), we can always answer questions together.

*If you prefer, call me at 347.225.5558 or email me at a@semaphorestudios.com.*

Basics
Name:
E-Mail:
Phone:
Best Time to Call:
Your Web Site
What is your current or intended URL?
Description of desired site:
Approximate size of site (in pages):
Estimated budget:
What is your intended launch date for your new site?
Are there any outside considerations that might affect the schedule (for example: upcoming shows, etc)?
Are there any website addresses where I can see your work online?
Reminder: don't feel pressure to fill everything out; we can always talk through things together!
Reasons for Site Design
What are your primary objectives with the site design? Please discuss both long- and short-term goals.
What is the primary "action" the site visitor should take when coming to your site (locate/search for information, make a purchase, sign up for a mailing list)?
Which of the following pages are you interested in?
Artwork:
Contact/Sales/Representation:
Links:
Biography:
Resume/CV:
Teaching:
Writings/essays:
Statement:
Art technical info:
Press:
Blog:
News page:
If you have other ideas/preferences about how your website should be organized, what are these? (I can happily create the sitemap for you, but let me know if you have one in mind.)
Other features of site (check all that apply)
Searchable database:
Shopping Cart:
Calendar:
Guest book:
Chat:
Video:
Animation:
Contact Form:
Mailing Lists:
Other:
Media that you will provide (check all that apply)
Pictures in digital format:
Non-digitized pictures (or slides):
Video or sound
How many groups of images/bodies of work would you like to start with? About how many images/videos/sound clips per project? Please describe.
Other:
Perception/Appearance
What do you want people to see about you/your work when they glance quickly at your page?
Please list a few artist websites that appeal to you. Please list the pros and cons of each. What do you like about these?
Name three sites you don't like and why.
If you wish, please list any other kinds of URLs you find compelling. What specifically do you like about these sites?
Are there any general aesthetics that appeal? Any that you wish to avoid?
If you have a color scheme in mind, please describe.
If you have font(s) in mind, what are they?
Maintenance
If you know now, please describe what you intend to update after the site launches. If so, how often?
If you know now, which areas of the redesigned site will be updated (for example: texts, bodies of work, reviews) and how often (for example, daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually)?
If you know now, how often will new sections or areas be added to the site? Will they be based on the existing site's template or be independent sections?
Other comments

What will your artist site be?

Basics

Your Web Site

Reminder: don't feel pressure to fill everything out; we can always talk through things together!

Reasons for Site Design

Which of the following pages are you interested in?

Other features of site (check all that apply)

Media that you will provide (check all that apply)

Perception/Appearance

Maintenance