Marketing
Process for creating a new website section
Updated
April 21, 2025
This document outlines the process for creating a new area of the website, including new slugs, new pages, and all the steps from project brief to launch.
1. Project Brief
- 1.1 Initiation: The process begins with a project brief submitted by the Marketing team. This brief should include:
- Project Title: A clear and concise name for the new website area.
- Project Goals: What are the objectives of this new area? What should it achieve?
- Target Audience: Who is this new area for? What are their needs and expectations?
- Content Outline: A preliminary outline of the pages and content required.
- URL Structure: Proposed URL slugs for the main pages and subpages.
- Design Considerations: Any specific design requirements or preferences.
- Technical Requirements: Any specific technical requirements (e.g., integrations, functionality).
- Timeline: Proposed timeline for the project, including key milestones.
- Budget: Estimated budget for the project.
- Key Stakeholders: List of individuals or teams involved in the project.
2. Project Kick-off Meeting
- 2.1 Meeting Purpose: A kick-off meeting will be scheduled with the Marketing team, Webflow Developers, and any other relevant stakeholders to discuss the project brief in detail.
- 2.2 Meeting Agenda: The meeting agenda will include:
- Review of the project brief.
- Discussion of project goals, target audience, and content outline.
- Confirmation of URL structure and information architecture.
- Brainstorming of design concepts and technical feasibility.
- Definition of project scope and deliverables.
- Establishment of a detailed project timeline and milestones.
- Allocation of roles and responsibilities.
- Discussion of communication and feedback processes.
- Identification of potential risks and challenges.
- Agreement on project success metrics.
3. Design and Content Development
- 3.1 Content Creation: The Marketing team will be responsible for creating the content for the new website area, adhering to brand guidelines and SEO best practices.
- 3.2 Design Development: Webflow Developers will work on the design and layout of the new website area in Webflow, based on the approved design concepts and content outline. This includes:
- Creating wireframes and mockups.
- Building the page structure and navigation.
- Implementing responsive design for different devices.
- Ensuring accessibility and usability.
4. Webflow Development
- 4.1 Page Building: Webflow Developers will build the pages in Webflow, ensuring they are:
- Properly structured
- Easy to navigate
- Visually appealing
- SEO-friendly
- 4.2 Collection Setup (if applicable): If the new website area includes dynamic content, Webflow Developers will set up the necessary Collections and ensure they are properly integrated with the pages.
- 4.3 Functionality Implementation: Webflow Developers will implement any required functionality, such as forms, integrations, or interactive elements.
5. Review and Approval
- 5.1 Internal Review: The Webflow Developers will conduct an internal review of the new website area to ensure it meets all technical and design requirements.
- 5.2 Marketing Review: The Marketing team will review the new website area to ensure the content is accurate, engaging, and aligned with the project goals.
- 5.3 Stakeholder Approval: The final version of the new website area will be presented to key stakeholders for approval. Any feedback will be addressed and incorporated as needed.
6. Launch and Post-Launch
- 6.1 Launch: Once the new website area is approved, the Webflow Developers will publish it to the live website.
- 6.2 Testing: After launch, thorough testing will be conducted to ensure all pages, links, and functionality are working correctly.
- 6.3 Monitoring: The performance of the new website area will be monitored to track its success and identify any areas for improvement.
- 6.4 Handoff: The Webflow Developers will provide the Marketing team with documentation and training on how to maintain the new website area, including how to update content and manage Collections (if applicable).