Workflow like cash flow and time spells money. It’s the same language but not everybody speaks it, and interpretations get lost in the frustration leading up to deadlines.
There is no designated recipe to counterbalance work flow, but you can tip the scales to a more favourable point where work flow is streamlined.
Following are techniques that will give you the ability to complete tasks more rapidly while designing or writing code. Bearing in mind that each project must retain premium accuracy and precision, there are strategies that can be employed to optimise work flow, cash flow and time. When you know how to regulate the priorities, the job requires less manual input and receives the efficiency it deserves. As a result, you get projects done faster with fewer manual tasks.
Wireframe
The foundations of your new web project should begin with a dimensional blue print. Wireframes have been designed for the purpose of arranging elements giving you the ability to see the clarity in your ideas as you organise your pages. You’re dealing with content, layout, logo placement and CTA buttons so the rough draft may be introduced using lo-fi wireframes. You have the opportunity to make the process quicker while you eliminate and retain drafts saving time with less if any frustration.
Wireframe templates can be located at Noupe’s gallery where you’ll find a collection of digital wireframes to choose from. If you prefer, old fashioned paper and a pencil is highly recommended for draft prototype wireframes. This type of manual work is easier when erasing is required, and you have more control overall. The ideas are going to flow so get several wireframe ideas happening and then move toward the final wireframe with the target being precision.
You might be fortunate enough to get your wireframe idea right from the first but having several means, there is less you need to assume as you progress through each stage.
Planning Copy & Behaviours
Planning is vital, and your rough draft is going to give you a point of focus with which you can now establish your details. Commence with your prototype or preferably build a higher fidelity wireframe by positioning sample widgets and web copy in a way that is attractive. Planning high-fidelity wireframes markedly assist placement of images. You attain a visual and can imagine how the entire page is going to look without choking it with filler content. Consider your title headings. Size counts but so does a title that snares your visitor. Remember you have only a few priceless seconds to grab their attention. Lose them and value clicks off.
Consider also the power of two concepts for text. You want distinguishable content on ample whitespace with no clutter. You may find this a slightly difficult task at first, and because it will be different for every application, it is best to keep in mind what your user’s requirements are and hold them in focus. Think also about serviceability by putting yourself in your visitor’s chair. How is your written copy affecting your experience?
Understand there is no right way to write content. But if you seriously cannot make a persuasive paragraph that has the extraordinary ability to draw in your visitors and guide them further into your site, then it is highly recommended you employ someone who can.
Choosing fonts and text colours aren’t priority just yet. Firstly notice the entire arrangement on your prototype and keep focusing on user behaviour. The ulterior motive is to assist visitors around your site. Make it easy as though you’re dealing with novices. Everyone enjoys being taken by the hand once in a while. Now your layout is readable and easy to use.
Front-end Frameworks
Frontend development frameworks include libraries like React, Angular, and Ember and all of them save time. Your goal is to eliminate complex functions so that you can build more with less code. The JS (JavaScript) library allows the use of predefined functions that decide how data will be transferred from the backend to the frontend. Using a framework is using common sense while building a new project. You’re given grid position; you know where to begin and how to scale and organise new files which are just as important as writing code.
Testing And Debugging
When you hear of web developers who have little patience for Internet Explorer, you’ll understand that odd behaviour of the browser is rare these days, but it’s not extinct yet. With this in mind, testing should be one of the natural sequences in your development workflow. Aside from major bugs in your browser, some still present problems with margins, box sizing and patterns; all minor but the way to test is to either have all these browsers on your development computer and after making alterations to your code, check your work in all browsers or alternatively use browser testing tools:
- BrowserStack
- Browser Shots
- Browserling
Integrating responsive testing tools like the completely free Responsive Web Design Tester or Viewport Resizer into your workflow allows you to test each major breakpoint without having to resize and switch the browser. If you prefer, use the in-browser debugging console which tests JavaScript code and searches for any errors in your HTML/CSS code validation.
If you want to learn more, Google has an extensive guide to the console window, and you can teach yourself how to get started as you explore and learn what each of the panels does.
As mentioned, there is no right or wrong way to construct workflow on the web, but with tips and techniques shared here, you’ll find your methods to make your workflow, cash flow and time flow easier to manage.