web redesign

[Erwin Wodarczak]

At 12:13 26/03/97 -0800, Pete wrote:
>
>Let's say that, for whatever reason, I need to redesign my library's web
pages.
>They need to be expanded, they need to conform to the institution's web site,
>the boss is bored, whatever. But I have to redesign the pages, both
graphically
>and functionally.
>
>What advice would you give to someone in that situation? What's the most
>important thing to know about web site redesign? 
>

<DELURK>

I don't think there's "one thing" that's most important - there are a lot
of things.  Having recently given a presentation on Web site design, and
having just re-tooled our own Web site, my best advice would be to keep in
mind the "big" questions you should ask yourself: Why? Who? What? Where?
When? and How?  Or:

Why create/redesign a Web site?
Who is your audience?
What do you put on-line?
Where do you put it on-line (i.e. what is your server)?
When is the best time to do it?
How to do it?

More specifically:

Get input from your boss and/or your colleagues.

Save copies of your original Web page designs - for future reference, and
in case you and/or your boss change your minds.

Finally... have fun.  ;-)

</DELURK>


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