Tamera's Life Simulation Game Website — To-Do List
1. Project Planning & Setup
- Define website goals and target audience
- Choose tech stack (e.g., frontend frameworks, backend, CMS)
- Set up project repository (GitHub or similar)
- Establish project timeline and milestones
2. Design & User Experience
- Create wireframes for all main pages (home, gameplay info, community, support, blog)
- Design a clean, immersive UI that matches the game's aesthetic (life simulation vibe)
- Select or create a cohesive color palette and typography
- Design a responsive layout (desktop, tablet, mobile)
- Design logo and branding assets
- Design interactive elements (buttons, hover states, animations)
- Plan accessibility features (color contrast, keyboard navigation)
3. Content Development
- Write engaging homepage content explaining the game concept
- Develop detailed gameplay feature pages (character creation, world mechanics, progression)
- Prepare community and forum guidelines pages
- Create FAQ and support pages
- Create news/blog section with regular updates on game progress
- Develop a press/media kit with screenshots, logos, and facts
- Prepare legal pages: Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, Cookie Policy
4. Frontend Development
- Set up HTML structure with semantic elements
- Implement CSS/SCSS styles according to design (responsive and accessible)
- Add JavaScript for interactive UI components (menus, sliders, modals)
- Integrate animations for transitions, buttons, loading states
- Optimize media assets (images, videos) for fast loading
- Integrate Google Fonts or custom fonts as per design
- Implement SEO best practices (meta tags, alt text, sitemap)
5. Backend & Functionality
- Set up web hosting environment and domain
- Choose backend language/platform (Node.js, PHP, Python, etc.)
- Implement user registration, login, and profile management
- Build community forum or integrate third-party forum software
- Create content management system (CMS) or integrate existing one
- Develop API endpoints for dynamic content loading
- Implement contact forms with spam protection
- Set up newsletter subscription functionality
- Integrate analytics (Google Analytics, heatmaps)
6. Game Integration & Interactive Features
- Embed game trailers and gameplay videos
- Integrate live demo or playable demo if available
- Build interactive character customization preview widget
- Implement dynamic content sections that update with game development progress
- Add social media sharing and follow buttons
- Implement user-generated content gallery or fan art showcase
7. Testing & QA
- Cross-browser testing (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- Mobile device testing (various screen sizes and OS)
- Accessibility testing (screen readers, keyboard navigation)
- Performance testing (page load times, asset optimization)
- Security audits (input validation, HTTPS enforcement)
- Usability testing with sample users
8. Launch Preparation
- Final content proofreading and polish
- Backup and version control check
- Prepare launch announcements and marketing plan
- Configure SEO and submit sitemap to search engines
- Set up email and support channels
9. Post-Launch
- Monitor website analytics and user feedback
- Fix bugs and apply updates
- Regularly update blog/news with development progress
- Add new features or content based on user requests
- Plan ongoing maintenance and backups