Why is Content Strategy Crucial for Successful Website Redesign?
Are you planning to give your website a fresh new look? Hold on just a second —before you dive into the design process, let me share some hard-earned wisdom with you. Trust me, I’ve been there — in the trenches of website redesigns where content strategy was an afterthought, and it was a mess. But I’ve also seen the transformative power of getting it right.
You see, content strategy isn’t just some buzzword thrown around by marketing folks—it’s the backbone of your website. It ensures that every word, image, and video serves a purpose and aligns with your goals. And trust me, when you’ve been through a redesign where content strategy was an afterthought, you realise just how crucial it is.
Here’s the thing: you need a clear content strategy to set yourself up for a world of pain. Your design team might create something flashy and cool, but your visitors will be confused and frustrated if your content is not helpful or meaningful. And let me tell you, dealing with the fallout from that is not fun.
Without a clear plan for your content, you might end up with:
Misalignment: Your design team and tech folks won’t know what content goes where leading to delays and headaches for everyone involved.