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Whenever we engage in a web production, we always build a site map. A site map is the architectural framework for the project, whether a large scale system or a five-page website. When clients understand how to build site maps, the web design process becomes increasingly efficient for both parties. The following is a resource we’ve created to assist clients in preparing and organizing for small to medium size websites.

Since information architecture in large scale applications and systems is a bit more intricate, we’ll stay away from that and focus on small to medium size websites, including small five-page sites to larger, more dynamic websites.

For this tutorial, we’ll build a site...

One of the most common questions I get asked prior to project engagement is “How do we prepare for the project?” or “What do you need from us?”. Throughout the years I used to make a checklist for each client. Although it was quite tedious, it got the job done.

So after reflecting on the previous years, I’ve decided to put together a comprehensive guide to help clients prepare for a web project. Just a little disclaimer, this guide is intended for common website projects, not for large scale applications or systems (that guide will come in the future).

1. What Kind of Client are you?

The first step that...