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Scope Creep and your Website
By Maricon Williams
'Scope creep' may not be a common term among us. However, if you are a website designer or enthusiast, this is definitely a term worth learning.
In simple words, 'scope creep' happens when the scope or focus of a site changes due to improvements. When it expands, it is said to creep. That is where the coined term 'scope creep' came from.
'Scope creep' may be drastic or may be not. However, in times of 'creeping' your website may need a change in the content or design of the site so as to accommodate the improvements. Every web design must be flexible thus, it continues to change with time so as to cater to the needs of visitors. Change is inevitable hence, scope creep is also inevitable. If you care about your site, you have to tweak and improve your site regularly.
Nonetheless, in doing the 'scope creep', problems may eventually occur. Poor planning is the most common reason of these problems. Another is the hodge-podge of offers that can lead to lose of focus that makes these offers pieces of crap - nothing more!
So how do you make 'scope creep' manageable?
1. Good planning strategy. Give yourself more time for planning. Acknowledge problems that may arrive in the future. Allow flexibility to take its course. Anticipate the breakthroughs and new phenomena so that you can go with the trend and fresh flow of the business you are in. Fluidity is something that must be master with grace.
2. Your primary goal must prevail over 'scope creep'. The changes must be in accord with the primary goal of the web design. This will make the site focused, organized and cohesive. If ever you are faced whether to use 'scope creep' and distract the primary goal or stick with it, the unanimous choice must be the latter. This is so because your site is created to relate to the primary goal and adding a new agendum can be treated a misnomer and will not be a good idea for the website.
3. Function rules over form. You may encounter a conflict that may trigger the extinction of the usability or functions of the site however, do not be tempted. This will just result to confusion on the part of the visitors. Moreover, function or usability must be effectively carried out.
Now you know what 'scoop creep' is and why it is essential to websites. It is good and they can keep your business updated and flexible. Nonetheless, in doing 'scope creep' do not forget the basic principles of wed design development.
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