09/2025 – Jane Smith
Setting Up Your Website: A Practical Checklist
Find our checklist on what to consider when planning your website. It includes all the important information that you should consider for setting up your website and webshop concept. Just a click away!
Download PDF (1.11 MB)Plan First: The Foundation of a Successful Website
Setting up a website is more than choosing a design or installing a CMS. A successful project starts with clear goals, well-defined requirements, and a structured plan. Whether you are launching a corporate website, a content platform, or an online shop, early decisions will shape performance, scalability, and long-term success.
As a CMS provider working with Drupal, we see again and again how structured planning helps avoid costly revisions later on.
Key Questions to Ask Before You Start
Before any technical implementation begins, it is essential to clarify the basics:
- Who is your target audience?
- What are the main goals of your website or webshop?
- Which content types and features are required?
- How will content be created, maintained, and published?
- What integrations are needed (e-commerce, CRM, marketing tools)?
Clear answers to these questions create a solid foundation for both content strategy and technical architecture.
Content, Structure, and User Experience
Content is at the heart of every successful website. Defining your content structure early on ensures consistency, usability, and scalability. With Drupal, content models can be tailored precisely to your needs — from simple pages to complex, structured content and multilingual setups.
User experience should always guide decisions about navigation, page layouts, and functionality. A well-structured website helps users find information quickly and supports conversion goals.
Technology, Security, and Scalability
Choosing the right technology is critical. Drupal offers a flexible, secure, and scalable CMS foundation that can grow with your business. From performance and security to accessibility and SEO, technical requirements should be considered from day one.
For webshops, this also includes payment methods, legal requirements, and integration with existing systems.
Our Website Setup Checklist
To help you plan your project effectively, we have created a comprehensive checklist covering:
- Strategy and goals
- Content and information architecture
- Design and user experience
- Technical setup and integrations
- Security, performance, and compliance
- Launch preparation and ongoing maintenance
This checklist helps ensure that no critical aspect is overlooked.
Download our website setup checklist and start planning your website or webshop with confidence.
