One of the most important things you can do for yourself, prior to meeting with a designer, is to sit down and evaluate your intentions, goals and expectations for a web site. Many people simply do not know where to begin.
Take a few moments to read recommendations for Effective Business Internet Usage. Then print out , or fill in, our Website Planning Form This will give you some things to think about as you approach the process. For example, you may already have photos, images, content information, used for printed materials, that can be re-purposed for the web. The more preparation you do, the less time and cost will be required from a designer to develop your site.