• Go and surf the web to find sites that you like, as well as those you don't. Save links to those sites so they can be used to create your website design solution.
  
  
• Gather the content your want to feature on your site. Plan your site ahead by thinking of categories of information or products you will display. Think up logical ways to group the areas of your website.
  
  
• Brainstorm your needs by asking employees and clients of your business what they want from your website. Find out what is expected, and planning will be all the more simple!