Ineffective functional specification for Web projects such as Web sites, Intranets or Portals contribute largely to delays, higher costs or in applications that do not match the expectations. Independent if the Web site, Intranet or Portal is custom developed or built on packaged software such as Web-, enterprise content management or portal software, the functional specification sets the foundation for project delays and higher costs. To limit delays and unexpected investments during the development process, the following pitfalls should be avoided:

Website making is something that does not happen overnight. It needs lots of planning, research and good layout and design before starting to build the site. Previously, it was required to learn HTML (hypertext markup language) to make your website. However nowadays, there are so many options on the website to create free web pages, that this is not necessary.

Great question! And I have one simple answer to this, and that is one big YES! When you go on-line and you want to buy something, what is the most important thing you will question yourself? Please ask yourself that question.

As you're designing your new web site, you'll be tempted with web design ideas that could turn into fatal mistakes.  This is especially true if your web site represents your business.  Below are five of the most common mistakes to avoid at all costs...