semaphore studios: website survey for business

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What will your business site be?

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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. For an accurate quote, please fill out the form below. Fill out as much as you can, we can always answer questions together.
*You can also email me at a@semaphorestudios.com with questions/ideas or to set up a meeting to discuss your site.*

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: new products, etc)?
Reasons for Site Design
What are your primary objectives with the site design? Please discuss both long- and short-term goals.
How will you measure the success of these 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)?
Type of site (check all that apply)
Brochure:
E-Commerce:
Other:
Features of site (check all that apply)
Searchable database:
Shopping Cart:
Calendar:
Guest book:
Chat:
Video:
Multimedia (Flash, etc.):
Contact Form:
Mailing List:
Blog:
News Page:
Other:
Organization
If you have other ideas/preferences about how your website should be organized, what are these? (I can create the sitemap for you, but let me know if you have one in mind.)
Do you know what page topics you'd like to start with? If so, please describe.
Media that you will provide (check all that apply)
Pictures in digital format (i.e., from digital camera or scanner):
Non-digitized pictures (or slides):
Video or sound
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 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?
Do you have a color scheme in mind? If so, describe.
If you have font(s) in mind, what are they?
Maintenance
If you know now, how often will the site be updated after it launches?
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?
Semaphore Studios can create a Content Management System that allows you to input information for automatic updates of the site without HTML and FTP complications. Alternatively, Semaphore Studios can take care of updates through a maintenance plan. Are you interested in either of these possibilities?
Content Management System:
Maintenance Plan:
Other comments

What will your business site be?

Basics

Your Web Site

Reasons for Site Design

Type of site (check all that apply)

Features of site (check all that apply)

Organization

Media that you will provide (check all that apply)

Perception/Appearance

Maintenance