While some people and companies have been slow to wake up to the reality and potential of the Internet, others have got so caught up in the excitement of the Web, that they jump in too quickly before thinking through the purpose and specific objectives of their venture.
For businesses and organisations, an Internet Plan should be part of an overall Business or Organisational Plan. It is sometimes surprising how some people seem to lose sight of their undoubted basic business sense when faced with someone talking computer or Internet technology jargon.
Our consultants have both the business and computer technology experience to make sure everyone is clear on the purpose of your Web development venture and that time and money is not wasted on low benefit options.
Support
All the right purpose, ideas and technology in the world are no good for a Web site in particular, if the venture does not have the support of the right person or persons on which it will depend for its future maintenance. Without proper support it will wither on the vine or, at best, be lost in the sea of mediocrity.
The required support may need to come from the man or women at the top (the CEO), the man with the money (the Accountant) or the people in Marketing. Perhaps all areas of the organisation need to be on-side. What is clear through our experience is that, if someone is less than convinced of the merit of an Internet venture, they can slow the whole process down to a crawl (and sometimes a terminal slide).
Our principal Internet consultant has been through the incredible hard times of convincing the early adopters of the merits of the Internet and the need for their input and support, so he can help prepare the ground for any new venture if required.
Scope and Timing
Too many people and businesses tear their way into the design and development of their Web site without properly considering the scope and best timing of the project. It is not always appropriate to build-in all the 'bells and whistles' before delivering the ultimate, big-bang, Web site.
Sometimes it is better to stage development into bite-sized pieces linked to clearly defined deliverables and expected benefits. Clearly costs and benefits should be analysed in this context. This should be set against a slightly longer-term vision of an evolving, living, Web service.
Our Internet consultants have many years of information systems scoping, planning and costing behind them to help you through the scoping of your Internet venture.