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Protect what works, repair what does not and define the new journey before changing the surface.

A website redesign should begin with evidence: business goals, customer questions, analytics, search performance, content quality, forms, integrations and maintenance constraints. Inventory existing URLs and assets, identify what must be retained, define the new information architecture, prepare redirects and test conversion paths before launch.

Questionwhat the reader needs
Evidencedefinitions and boundaries
Next stepa useful action path
Why it matters

Inventory

List URLs, content, assets and owners.

CHAPTER 01

Understand the current condition.

Separate visual dissatisfaction from structural problems.

01.1

Inventory

List URLs, content, assets and owners.

01.2

Evidence

Review analytics, queries and enquiries.

CHAPTER 02

Define the new customer journey.

Map intent before layout.

02.1

Architecture

Connect services, proof and actions.

02.2

Prototype

Test page types and mobile behaviour.

CHAPTER 03

Launch without avoidable loss.

Treat release as a controlled change.

03.1

Redirects

Map old URLs one-to-one.

03.2

Verification

Test status, forms, analytics and indexing.

Continue through the resources system.

Each route answers a different operating question while retaining the same standards for evidence, responsibility and a usable next step.

Questions worth resolving

What to clarify before committing.

Should every old page be retained?
No. Retain useful intent and value; consolidate or retire weak duplication deliberately.
Will redesign improve rankings?
It can improve foundations, but rankings and enquiries are not guaranteed.

Bring the real problem

Audit the current website before rebuilding.

Bring the live site, analytics access and most important enquiry paths.