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Website Requirements Specification

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

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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.
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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
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2. Editing, Updates and Administration

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3. Sitemap and Navigation

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4. Content Management
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5. Tracking (website statistics)

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6. Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

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7. Editor Interface (Web Content Management System)

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8. Accessibility
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9. Styling and Design

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10. Security
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11. Hosting
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12. Maintenance and Support

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13. Other Requirements

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14. Exclusions:

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15. Considerations:

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16. Assumptions:

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