Planning a website means converting your business logic into the design and presenting
your product or services in a most attractive and affordable manner that is second to none. Content is the king so get completed your website from some professional content writer. Content of the website is the medium through which your website actually communicate with the entire web community. So paying special attention to the content is recommended as it is very important part of user experience and it actually helps converting potentials into businesses.
Converting Business Idea into the Logic and design needs the most attention. Take some system analyst with you and discuss you complete business logic. He will actually help you in preparing a successful business model that is ready to be implemented over the internet. Designing phase of your website is a physical representation of your business so please make sure that your website should speak your business colors and style.
For development of your website select the development model and technologies that best suits your requirements that could be the time or your custom requirements. You can also opt for open source business solutions like Joomla for CMS and OsCommerce Templates or Virtuemart Templates for ecommerce.
After going through all hard labor you must make sure that your application is secure and is tested by some internet security specialist for security loops even before its launch.
Beta launch is a better option, displaying word beta right beneath your logo gives user a feel of professionalism; it will also help you to invite suggestion from the users and your counterparts.
Now its time to launch a final release of your website after the integration of all best ideas and little tweaks and fixes. Following this development model that will not only make you run safe but will also assist you to great extent in marketing your business while maintaining the industry standards.