Jefferson Community College Web Development UpdateApril 17, 2012
Methodology for Website Design
Why do we need a new website?
• Current site is outdated• Doesn’t reflect the image of the college as it
wishes to be seen by• Prospective students• Community partners• Alumni and donors
• It’s the most important communication tool
Web Development: More than just design!
• Guided by the committee, blog• Informed by research• Current site stats• Competitors• Best practices
• Designed by professionals• Refined by you!• Tested with various audiences
Peer and competitive audit
Methodology for Website Design: Sitemap
Sitemaps are used to create the overall structure of the website. They map out and place each page.
Methodology for Website Design: Content Tables
Content Tables describe and prioritize the scope, messaging, and assets that go on each page.
Methodology for Website Design: Wireframes
Wireframes begin to show a rough layout of page material, based on the sitemap navigation and information in the content tables.
Methodology for Website Design: Wireframes
The new site will be design for:• Large (desktop)• Medium (tablet)• Small (smartphone)
The new site will be on-brand
Color Specs are used to create color schemes for the site. This helps keep the site in line with printed marketing materials and create a consistent brand.
Let’s check these out online…
What’s next?• Refine designs based on your feedback (this week)• Creative testing with HS seniors/parents (next week)• Content: thousands of pages need to be updated
and migrated! (May-June)• Coding, testing (May-June)• Usability testing with HS seniors/parents (May)• Go live (Summer)• Training on CMS for staff/faculty (Sept)
