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Website Wireframe: A Cost-Benefit Analysis

Article Category: Computers and Technology

Author Name: Shlomi M

The blogosphere is seemingly split when it comes to the use of a website wireframe, particularly the low-fidelity kind. Some believe that it is best to go right into HTML and CSS. However, a lot of people aren't too sure that ditching the drawing board is a good idea. Some encouraging the use of wireframes outright. When you come to think of it though, it seems that the whole to wireframe or not to wireframe dilemma is just in need of a cost-benefit analysis. Behold this attempt at one:

First, let us take a look at the 'costs' related to the creation of a website wireframe. There is of course the opportunity cost – the amount you lost by spending time on something that you could have spent doing something else. The thing is, making a website wireframe does take time, especially if you are working with various stakeholders such as information architects and web designers, wherein you'd have to exchange ideas and edit the wireframe time and time again; at least until you reach the point where you don't argue anymore. However, you should also keep in mind that the time you spent in deliberation and discussion might very well spare you the task of having start from scratch again. After all, a well-thought-out wireframe should get you a website that is functional and easy to navigate.

Now, you do know that you can create website wireframes without paying for wireframe tools. You may use Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel or Word to draw boxes and lines. You may even create it in Flash. A good old pen and a piece of paper may also be enough to get it done. However, if you want it easy, as in drag-and-drop easy, you may also get yourself wireframe software, at a price. Price range is between $50 and $1000. The later are capable of letting you come up with high-fidelity prototypes.

On to the benefits. First, using website wireframes may give you long-run benefits. If you are an online business owner who've had a hands-on experience with wireframe creation; or if you'd at least contributed ideas; chances are, you'll have a working knowledge of the whole setup, which can get pretty handy in managing your business. Next, since the creation of website wireframes involved brainstorming and coming up with user or customer profiles, you'd have better chances in coming up with a website that can give your visitors a good experience.

Moreover, it is less likely that you'd be regularly tweaking settings or setups because you may have took care of a long list of 'possible glitches' already during the development of the wireframe. Yet another advantage is that website wireframes lets you focus on the structure and nothing but the structure because it limits the distraction that would have been caused by images or colors. In a way, you'll be able to ensure that your website is all frame and function; the fancy show of colors and images will just be a bonus.

A website wireframe might be one web building tool that isn't all sunshine and flowers. It does have its not-so-nice points, but its benefits outweigh its costs by far. You can start creating wireframes for your future websites now, or risk having to deal with the consequences later. The choice is yours.

Keywords: wireframes for websites

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