Steps for Opening a Website in a Project 1. Planning & Requirement Analysis Define the purpose: (e.g., information sharing, GIS portal, monitoring, citizen services). Identify target users: project team, government agencies, public, donors, etc. Decide on features: project overview, reports, maps, data upload/download, contact info, progress updates. 2. Approval & Procurement Include the website as a deliverable in the project document (DPP/PC-1 or similar). If outsourced, select a web development firm following procurement rules (like hiring a survey firm). Form a Website Development Committee (optional) for supervision. 3. Design & Development Choose domain name (e.g., www.projectname.gov.bd ). Design UI/UX: branding, color scheme, logos. Develop features: Homepage with project intro. About project, objectives, area, stakeholders. Documents (reports, maps, publications). News/updates/events. Contact & feedback form. Integrate GIS/Database (if required). 4. Content Preparation Upload project-related documents (e.g., ToR, reports, maps, photos). Draft text in clear, official language. Translate into Bangla/English if bilingual. 5. Testing Internal testing for bugs, broken links, and performance. Security checks (SSL certificate, data protection). Accessibility & mobile responsiveness check. 6. Approval & Hosting Host the website on a reliable server (often government/official hosting). Get approval from the Project Director / Steering Committee. If government project → submit to ICT Division / relevant ministry for clearance. 7. Official Launch (Opening) Organize a launching ceremony / event. Invite stakeholders, ministry officials, donor representatives. Publicize via press release, social media, and newsletters. Website officially goes live for public access. 8. Maintenance & Updates Assign a web admin / content manager. Regularly update project progress, reports, maps, and events. Ensure backups and security patches.
