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Business Website Requirements Guide

Use this business website requirements guide to document everything your website needs before you start building or hiring a developer.

Core page requirements

Every business website needs a core set of pages. These pages answer the basic questions visitors have and provide the foundation for your online presence.

This guide helps you document requirements for each page type.

  • Homepage with headline, value proposition, and CTAs
  • Services or products pages with detailed descriptions
  • About page with story and credentials
  • Contact page with multiple contact methods
  • Legal pages including privacy policy and terms

Functional and technical requirements

Document the functionality your website needs before building. Forms, booking systems, payment processing, and integrations all require planning and development effort.

  • Contact forms with specific field requirements
  • Booking or appointment scheduling system
  • E-commerce or payment processing needs
  • Email marketing integration
  • CMS or content update requirements
  • Mobile responsiveness requirements

Compliance and legal requirements

Your website needs to meet legal requirements including privacy policies, cookie consent, accessibility standards, and terms of service. Document these requirements before launch.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the basic requirements for a business website?

Core pages, contact information, mobile responsiveness, fast page speed, SSL security, analytics, and legal pages.

How do I document website requirements?

List every page, every feature, every content section, and every technical requirement. This guide provides a structured approach.

Why is documenting requirements important?

Documented requirements help you get accurate quotes from developers, avoid scope changes mid-project, and ensure nothing gets missed.

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