This is the first in a series of blog posts that I will be publishing over the next few days in the “Website Planning” section of my site.  The design process from start to finish for the client can be fairly simple.

The series is based on a list of choices that need to be made when you are choosing to have a blog or website created for you.  If you make your decisions before contacting the designer(s) of your choice, the process should go much smoother and quicker.

I create custom designs here at Designs By Gypsy; no two website will look just a like. There are a few basic elements that most every website has. I have created the following images to help those who maybe having a website created for the first time and to allow them to simply tell their designer how they would like the basic elements laid out in their design.

Basic Elements of a Website

Header Can consist of graphics and/or text, logo and navigational links

Content This is the main part of the site where your content will be placed.

Sidebar This is optional. You can have one sidebar on the left or right side of the page; or you may have two sidebars with one on each side of the content section.

Footer This usually contains a copyright notice, credit links to web designer, quick access contact link, etc.

Examples of a few Layouts

2 Column, Left Sidebar	2 Column, Right Sidebar
2 Column, Left Sidebar w/ Footer	2 Column, Right Sidebar w/ Footer
3 Column	3 Column w/ Footer