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This document outlines requirements for a new website project. It includes background information on the purpose of the site and defines key areas like visitor interaction, content management, accessibility, and security. User needs are organized by section with specific requirements listed along with descriptions and comments. The specification also accounts for exclusions, considerations, and assumptions related to the project.

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Website Requirements Specification Guide

This document outlines requirements for a new website project. It includes background information on the purpose of the site and defines key areas like visitor interaction, content management, accessibility, and security. User needs are organized by section with specific requirements listed along with descriptions and comments. The specification also accounts for exclusions, considerations, and assumptions related to the project.

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[Project]

Website Requirements Specification


[Project Name]
Created by [Author]
Version 1.0 - Issued March 15, 2013
This requirements specification is used to record the user requirements for a website.

Website Requirements Specification

[Project]

BACKGROUND
Brief description here about what this website is for and why it is needed.
EXAMPLE USE CASE

(UML Notation created using Microsoft Visio)

Visitor Interaction: what will visitors be able to do on this website? List all the
activities they will complete while visiting.
Website Requirements Specification

[Project]

Editing, Updates and Administration: how will the website be updated?


Define the process for adding new content and making editorial changes.
Sitemap and Navigation: what is the structure of the website? List the sections
and content categories of the website.
Content Management: how will content be managed on a day-to-day basis? Is
there a need for a Web Content Management System?
Tracking: what are the reporting needs of the website? Define a list of Key Performance
Indicators that stakeholders and other interested people need.
Search Engine Optimisation: how will the website be 'promoted' in organic
search results? List the items and activities to enable this, such as, a unique title and description
tag on every page.
Editor Interface: how will editors update website content? Define the editor
environment and everything required to allow editors to do their job.
Accessibility: how will people with special needs use the website? List the
requirements to allow access by screen-readers etc.
Styling and Design: what is the look, feel and brand of the website? Identify the
broad styling and design considerations.
Security: what will be in place to make sure the website is secure and safe for visitors to
use? List all security considerations.
Hosting: how will the website be hosted? Identify the type of hosting (cloud or physical
servers) and the site (own hosting or third-party).
Maintenance and Support: what are the requirements for supporting the website?
Define the time periods and level of support needed, including disaster recovery and service
continuity.
Other Requirements: list anything not covered in other sections of the document.
Exclusions: anything that will not be delivered as part of this project.
Considerations: list anything that needs accounting for as part of this work and any
constraints that may exist.
Assumptions: list any assumptions made about the proposed website.
1. Visitor Interaction
Req

Description

Comments

1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

2. Editing, Updates and Administration


Req

Description

Comments

2.1
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[Project]

2.2
2.3
2.4

3. Sitemap and Navigation


Req

Description

Comments

3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4

Website Requirements Specification

[Project]

4. Content Management
Req

Description

Comments

4.1
4.2
4.3

5. Tracking (website statistics)


Req

Description

Comments

5.1
5.2
5.3

6. Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)


Req

Description

Comments

6.1
6.2
6.3

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[Project]

7. Editor Interface (Web Content Management System)


Req

Description

Comments

7.1
7.2
7.3

8. Accessibility
Req

Description

Comments

8.1
8.2
8.3

9. Styling and Design


Req

Description

Comments

9.1
9.2
9.3

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[Project]

10. Security
Req

Description

Comments

10.1
10.2
10.3

11. Hosting
Req

Description

Comments

11.1
11.2
11.3

12. Maintenance and Support


Req

Description

Comments

12.1
12.2
12.3

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13. Other Requirements


Req

Description

Comments

13.1
13.2
13.3

14. Exclusions:

Here

15. Considerations:

Here

16. Assumptions:

Here

Website Requirements Specification

[Project] Website Requirements Specification [Project Name] Created by [Author] Version 1.0 - Issued March 15, 2013 This requ
[Project] BACKGROUND Brief description here about what this website is for and why it is needed. EXAMPLE USE CASE (UML Notati
[Project] Editing, Updates and Administration: how will the website be updated? Define the process for adding new conten
[Project] 2.2 2.3 2.4 3. Sitemap and Navigation Req Description Comments 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Website Requirements Specification
[Project] 4. Content Management Req Description Comments 4.1 4.2 4.3 5. Tracking (website statistics) Req Description Comme
[Project] 7. Editor Interface (Web Content Management System) Req Description Comments 7.1 7.2 7.3 8. Accessibility Req Des
[Project] 10. Security Req Description Comments 10.1 10.2 10.3 11. Hosting Req Description Comments 11.1 11.2 11.3 12. Mai
[Project] 13. Other Requirements Req Description Comments 13.1 13.2 13.3 14. Exclusions:  Here… 15. Considerations:  Here…

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