{"id":7781,"date":"2020-11-13T08:00:26","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T00:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crazydomains.com\/learn\/?p=5576"},"modified":"2021-05-06T15:52:21","modified_gmt":"2021-05-06T07:52:21","slug":"writing-a-website-creative-brief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/writing-a-website-creative-brief\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Key Elements to Writing a Website Creative Brief"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launching a website <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">without <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a creative brief? Don\u2019t even think about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re working with external or in-house web designers, you\u2019ll need a creative brief to keep your objectives aligned.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What\u2019s a Creative Brief?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A creative brief is a one to two-page document that clients (like you!) fill out. It provides the information designers need to <a href=\"\/web-builder\/\">create your website<\/a>. Think of it as a roadmap or a blueprint.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, it\u2019s important that both parties meet and go over the brief to reach a mutual agreement. This helps resolve any questions or issues before the project even starts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now let\u2019s check out the 4 key elements every website creative brief should have.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/web-design\/?utm_source=contenthub&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=article&amp;utm_content=web_design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18910\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Web-Design.jpg\" alt=\"CD Web Design Banner\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Web-Design.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Web-Design-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Web-Design-350x118.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Web-Design-550x185.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Write a Thorough Website Creative Brief: 4 Elements You Should Know<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW173513568\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW173513568\">Your brand statement<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7783\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/your_brand_statement.png\" alt=\"Your brand statement\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/your_brand_statement.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/your_brand_statement-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/your_brand_statement-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/your_brand_statement-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your website is the digital representation of your brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To convey the correct message, web designers should understand who you are and what you do. So start your brief with a brief description of your brand. Make sure to be as clear as possible, especially when you\u2019re hiring external help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep these guide questions in mind:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide a company background \u2014 who are you?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are your products\/services?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who are your key competitors?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the overall brand personality?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are your mission and core values?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s look at these examples of brand statements from big business players:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.jobs\/en\/working\/working-amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7784\" src=\"https:\/\/crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Amazon.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Amazon.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Amazon-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Amazon-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Amazon-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squarespace.com\/about\/company\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squarespace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7785\" src=\"https:\/\/crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Squarespace.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Squarespace.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Squarespace-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Squarespace-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Squarespace-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\"><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW164863658\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW164863658\">Your target audience<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7786\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/your_target_audience.png\" alt=\"Your target audience\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/your_target_audience.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/your_target_audience-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/your_target_audience-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/your_target_audience-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who are you building your website for?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduce your target audience in one or two short paragraphs. Doing so helps your project team create content and design that\u2019s geared towards your audience\u2019s preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defining your target audience is easy as long as you know your niche well. It also pays to have this information ready:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Demographic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Age, gender, location, income, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Psychographic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Interests, shared belief, pain points, and motivations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where do you get all these audience information? Do customer research. Gather data from the following sources:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Your current customer base:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These are your new and old customers. You can contact them for a phone call interview to gather more information. Or if you have a list of email subscribers, survey them through email.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Use website and social media analytics tools:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These tools give you in-depth information on user behaviour. This leads you to understand your TA\u2019s psychographics when interacting with your website.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW215743700 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW215743700 BCX0\">Your project goals and objectives<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/your_project_goals_and_objectives.png\" alt=\"Your project goals and objectives\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/your_project_goals_and_objectives.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/your_project_goals_and_objectives-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/your_project_goals_and_objectives-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/your_project_goals_and_objectives-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you wish to achieve with your website? Is it to increase brand awareness,<a href=\"\/traffic-booster\/\"> boost traffic<\/a>, or generate more bookings?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say you want to boost your traffic. Back it up with specific objectives, like build a mobile-friendly website and integrate SEO (search engine optimisation).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To write smart goals, use the S.M.A.R.T. formula. Check out the example below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Goal:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To see a 25% increase in my monthly qualified leads by March 2020 through targeted case studies and more compelling lead forms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Specific: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To see an increase in monthly qualified leads<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Measurable: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 25% increase in monthly qualified leads<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Actionable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Achieve the goal by creating targeted case studies and more compelling lead forms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Relevant:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Aligning the goal with the website\u2019s goal to invite more target customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time-based<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Achieve the goal by March 2020<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep these tips in mind when setting goals:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider your target audience and think of their own goals and pain points. How do you think your website can solve or help achieve them?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your website goals are in sync with your business goals. Which is primarily to be profitable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set KPIs (key performance indicators) or the metrics you want to monitor. Seeing your progress lets you stay on top of your tasks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"cd-learning-lab__articleContentHeroTitle\"><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW82493538\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW82493538\">Your project scope and requirements<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7788\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/your_project_scope_and_requirements.png\" alt=\"Your project scope and requirements\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/your_project_scope_and_requirements.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/your_project_scope_and_requirements-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/your_project_scope_and_requirements-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/your_project_scope_and_requirements-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying your project scope keeps your priorities straight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You minimise scope creep \u2014 or those instances when a one-page website plan turns into a five-page project with no end in sight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with these three parts:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Project timeline<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A project timeline maps out the stages of your project and what your team needs to do in every stage. Simply put, it\u2019s the detailed process of your project execution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps everyone understand their roles and when they should step in. So it keeps things organised and helps everyone stay on track.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your timeline should include specific tasks, the person in charge of each task, deadlines, and deliverables.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes may happen in your timeline as the project moves along, so don\u2019t hesitate to make rooms for adjustments. But don\u2019t compromise your goals!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Website architecture<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it a one-page or a multi-page website? What elements do you include or ignore?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where you plan your website pages. Keep them clutter-free and ensure user-friendly navigation. Get started with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Header elements <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(i.e. logo, brand name, homepage, navigation menu, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Footer elements <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(i.e. navigation menu, CTA (call-to-action), contact details, Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions, Copyright, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This helps your project team have a better picture of your ideal project outcome.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide <a href=\"\/web-design\/\">web design<\/a> inspirations highlighting the aesthetic and function you want. If you have past related projects, include them as references as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/website-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">15 Website Design Ideas to Inspire Your Creative Brief<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun BCX0 SCXW184868313\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX0 SCXW184868313\">Consider these quick tips when writing your creative brief<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7789\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/consider_these_quick_tips_when_writing_your_creative_brief.png\" alt=\"Consider these quick tips when writing your creative brief:\u00a0\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/consider_these_quick_tips_when_writing_your_creative_brief.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/consider_these_quick_tips_when_writing_your_creative_brief-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/consider_these_quick_tips_when_writing_your_creative_brief-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/consider_these_quick_tips_when_writing_your_creative_brief-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Make sure it provides value to both parties<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You already know what matters most to your business. Make sure you also identify what matters most to your customers. This way, it\u2019s easy for your team to organise their thoughts and pen down a great creative brief.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Work with your team constantly\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get as much help as you can to gather more ideas and have more eyes to spot potential flaws on your website project. After all, more heads are better than one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Layout a proper project management plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set key approvers or project managers to oversee the different stages of your project. Along with this should be a detailed approval workflow. This will open a better communication among your team because you know the appropriate people to consult with.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Ready to Write Your Creative Brief?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to take your time when working on your creative brief. In the end, you\u2019ll want to create a brief that short, easy-to-read, and packed with all the relevant information.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And make sure it works for everyone involved in the project. This way, you can work en masse and achieve your desired results together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/web-design\/?utm_source=contenthub&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=article&amp;utm_content=website_brief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20119\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Web-Design-2.png\" alt=\"Web Design (2)\" width=\"728\" height=\"245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Web-Design-2.png 728w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Web-Design-2-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Web-Design-2-350x118.png 350w, https:\/\/www.crazydomains.co.nz\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Web-Design-2-550x185.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Launching a website without a creative brief? Don\u2019t even think about it. Whether you\u2019re working with external or in-house web designers, you\u2019ll need a creative brief to keep your objectives aligned. What\u2019s a Creative Brief? A creative brief is a one to two-page document that clients (like you!) fill out. 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