The questions below are provided to help you define the structure, scope and purpose of your new website. Don't worry if you can't answer every question. Some questions may not be applicable for your project. Others may require further discussion. If you would like to submit a completed RFP, please email your document directly to
Primary Objective
What is the primary goal or objective you wish to achieve from this web site?
Make a Selection
Generate Awareness
Communicate with Clients/Customers
Gather Sales Leads
Generate Site Traffic
Generate Online Sales
Provide Our Information (Brochure)
Promote Our Services
Capture Visitor Data (e-mail addresses)
Provide Content (Publication)
Generate Advertising Revenue
Provide Customer Service
Internal Use or Intranet
Distribute Documentation
Service Existing Clients
Additional Objectives
Make a Selection
Generate Awareness
Communicate with Clients/Customers
Gather Sales Leads
Generate Site Traffic
Generate Online Sales
Provide Our Information (Brochure)
Promote Our Services
Capture Visitor Data (e-mail addresses)
Provide Content (Publication)
Generate Advertising Revenue
Provide Customer Service
Internal Use or Intranet
Distribute Documentation
Service Existing Clients
Make a Selection
Generate Awareness
Communicate with Clients/Customers
Gather Sales Leads
Generate Site Traffic
Generate Online Sales
Provide Our Information (Brochure)
Promote Our Services
Capture Visitor Data (e-mail addresses)
Provide Content (Publication)
Generate Advertising Revenue
Provide Customer Service
Internal Use or Intranet
Distribute Documentation
Service Existing Clients
Website Strategy
What is the mission or purpose of your business or organization? What is the primary message that you want to communicate to your site visitors?
Target Audience / Desired Action
Who is your target audience? (Age, gender, interests, locality) What do you want site visitors to be able to do when they come to your site?
Competitive Analysis
Please list any urls of web site(s) similar to the web site you wish to develop.
Look & Feel / Perception
First impressions are very important. Use a few adjectives to describe how the user should perceive the new site. (i.e. prestigious, friendly, corporate, fun, forward thinking, innovative etc.)
Content Development
Have you developed a content strategy or content outline for your site? Do you need help in developing, writing and/or editing the content for your web site?
Functionality
What special functions will you need for your web site? (contact/feedback forms, shopping cart, customer portal, multimedia files, etc.)
Timeline
What is your desired website launch date? Are there any outside considerations that might affect the schedule (i.e., PR launch, tradeshow, annual report)?
Domain Name / Hosting / Maintenance
Have you registered a domain name? If yes, what is it? Have you set up hosting for your site? Do you plan to maintain and update your site in-house?
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