Webflow Module

A comprehensive guide to building a well-documented and professional website project.

Benefits:

• Clear timeline of milestone execution and objectives
• Customer/user persona clarity
• Easier collaboration for teams
• Well-documented and readable source code
• Pluggable and scalable architecture

Steps:

1. STRATEGY SESSION

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|-- Plans                 >  Order, reorder, add, or remove project goals.
|-- Target Audience       >  Define the audience you aim to attract.
|-- Offerings             >  Specify services or products featured on the website.
|-- Communication         >  Determine communication channels (e.g., email, chat).
|-- Identity              >  Understand the website identity and brand persona.
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2. GOALS

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|-- Achievement           >  Set periodic goals and track progress milestones.
|-- Visitors              >  Estimate daily, monthly, and periodic traffic stats.
|-- Input                 >  Identify specific data points for target conversions.
|-- Needs & Expectations  >  Define visitor expectations and requirements.
|-- Visual References     >  List design inspirations or reference points.
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3. WIREFRAME

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|-- Structure             >  Plan directory and file structure.
|-- Sitemap               >  Design a webpage tree and define relationships.
|-- Navigation            >  Create visible hyperlink options for users.
|-- User Flow             >  Map user journey from homepage to exit page.
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4. DESIGN

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|-- Story                 >  Create a story to communicate through the website.
|-- Frame                 >  Design skeletal web pages using HTML.
|-- Colours               >  Define primary, secondary, and overall colour palette.
|-- Responsiveness        >  Implement CSS for responsive design.
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5. FLOW

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|-- Triggers              >  Develop on-page, scroll, and other interactive triggers.
|-- Libraries             >  Include external scripts or stylesheets, if needed.
|-- Actions               >  Define points for triggering specific tasks.
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6. PLUGS

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|-- Optimisation          >  Compress and minify CSS, JavaScript, and images.
|-- Tracking              >  Integrate traffic analysis tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Matomo).
|-- Accessibility         >  Ensure WCAG compliance for inclusivity.
|-- Security              >  Implement HTTPS, Content Security Policies, and other measures.
|-- SEO                   >  Optimise metadata, URLs, and content for search engines.
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7. FINALISATION

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|-- Final Checks          >
   |-- Test website responsiveness on all devices.
   |-- Ensure accessibility compliance (WCAG).
   |-- Verify performance metrics (Core Web Vitals).
   |-- Deploy with HTTPS and security headers.
|-- Launch                >  Deploy the website to production.
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Note: This module is a guideline, adaptable to your project’s scale and requirements.