When companies start a new website project, most of them focus on the design first: the layout, colors, visuals, animations, and all the cool elements they want to add. But here’s the truth most agencies never tell clients:
Your content is the backbone of your entire website.
If you start a web project without content, the process becomes longer, more expensive, and far more frustrating for everyone involved. Websites built after content is prepared launch faster, rank better, convert more leads, and feel more cohesive.
At Domizwebs Agency, we’ve seen a simple pattern:
The businesses that prepare content early get the best results—every time.
So if you’re about to start a new website (or redesign your old one), this guide will walk you through exactly what to prepare, when to prepare it, and how to organize it so your project runs smooth from day one.
1. Start With Your Core Goals (This Determines ALL Content)
Before you write a single word, you need clarity on why this website exists.
Ask yourself:
- What is the primary purpose of the website?
(Lead generation? Online sales? Bookings? Brand awareness?) - What action do you want users to take on each page?
- Who exactly is the website speaking to?
This shapes the tone, structure, copywriting, visuals, and even the layout.
Example
A plumbing company in New York might have the goals:
- Get more phone calls
- Increase emergency service bookings
- Show social proof
- Rank higher locally
This instantly tells us what sections the homepage should prioritize: emergency CTA, phone number above the fold, testimonials, service list, and service area details.
Without goals, content becomes guesswork.
2. Map Out Your Site Structure (AKA Your Content Blueprint)
Before writing, list your pages.
A typical service business website includes:
- Homepage
- About page
- Service pages (one page per service is best for SEO)
- Testimonials
- Portfolio/case studies
- Contact page
- Blog
If you sell products:
- Category pages
- Product pages
- Checkout
- FAQs
- Return policy
- Shipping details
This is called your site map, and it becomes your content checklist.
Pro Tip
If you’re unsure how many pages you need, study the websites of competitors performing well. They’ll show you what users expect in your industry.
3. Gather All Branding Materials First
Before writing content, gather everything related to your brand:
- Logo files
- Brand colors
- Typography
- Taglines
- Brand story
- Mission & vision
- Tone/voice guidelines
- Examples of designs you like (to guide the agency)
This ensures that every piece of content feels consistent and avoids rewriting later.
Not required but very helpful:
- A “brand personality profile”
- Keywords your business wants to rank for
- Ideal customer profiles
If you don’t have these, Domizwebs can help create them.
4. Write Your Homepage Content (But Keep It Short & Impactful)
Your homepage isn’t supposed to explain everything.
Its job: guide users to the right place.
Your homepage content should include:
Hero Section
- Short headline describing what you do
- Subheading explaining your unique value
- Call-to-action (“Book Now”, “Get a Free Quote”)
Trust Builders
- Testimonials
- What makes you different
- Experience highlights
- Certifications or awards
Clear Navigation Paths
- Services section
- About section preview
- Quick contact box or CTA
SEO Considerations
- Add city/service keywords naturally
- Include a short intro paragraph for Google
Keep everything readable, scannable, and human.
5. Prepare Individual Service Pages (Most Important for SEO
If your business provides services, each service should have its own page.
A strong service page includes:
- Clear headline
- Explanation of the service
- Who it’s for
- Benefits
- Process
- Pricing or pricing expectations
- Testimonials
- Before/after photos
- FAQs
- Call-to-action
Google LOVES structured content like this.
Users convert higher with this too.
Why this matters
Agencies can design much better pages when they know exactly what content goes where.
6. Prepare Your “About” Page Content
This is the second most visited page on most websites.
Your About page should communicate:
- Who you are
- What you believe
- Your mission
- Your story
- Why you’re qualified
- Why customers trust you
- Real human photos
- Certifications
- Achievements
People buy from people.
A strong About page boosts conversions more than most realize.
7. Write Out Your Testimonials & Case Studies
You don’t need 20 of them—5 strong testimonials can outperform dozens of generic ones.
Prepare:
- Customer name
- Job completed
- Their experience in their own words
- Photos or screenshots (if available)
Case studies should include:
- Problem
- Solution
- Results (numbers help a lot)
This content massively increases credibility.
8. Prepare Visual Content (Photos, Videos, Graphics)
Visual assets you should prepare:
- Team photos
- Office photos
- Before/after project images
- Portfolio work
- Product images
- Infographics
- Videos (even simple ones)
Good visuals reduce design time and improve your site’s first impression.
9. Prepare Blog Topics or Existing Content
You don’t need to write all blogs before launch.
But at least decide:
- The topics you want to cover
- Keywords
- Categories
- If you have existing blogs to migrate
A blog with just 3–5 strong articles at launch makes your website look active and boosts SEO early.
10. Organize Everything in One Folder (Your Agency Will Love You)
Create one central folder (Google Drive or Notion works best).
Inside it:
- Content (all copy in Google Docs)
- Images (organized by page)
- Branding
- Site Map
- Notes or ideas
This makes your project efficient, transparent, and stress-free.
As a web agency, nothing speeds up a project like well-organized content.
11. Final Step: Review Everything Through a User’s Eyes
Before submitting content, ask:
- Does this answer what users want to know?
- Is anything confusing?
- Are the CTAs clear?
- Does every page feel trustworthy?
- Is the tone consistent?
Great websites come from content built for the user, not for the business.
Conclusion: Content Preparation = Faster Launch + Better Results
Preparing your content before the project starts is the difference between:
A website that’s beautiful AND profitable…
vs. a website that looks nice but doesn’t convert.
At Domizwebs Agency, we help businesses organize, refine, and optimize their content so the final website performs at the highest level.
If you’re planning a new site or redesign, you can reach out to us directly through our contact page:
👉 https://domizwebs.com/#contact
We’d gladly help you prepare the perfect content foundation for your project.