{"id":7536,"date":"2015-04-22T07:24:56","date_gmt":"2015-04-22T12:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/?p=7536"},"modified":"2025-11-17T12:47:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T07:17:42","slug":"wireframing-deserves-time-money-bonus-tips-included","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fatbit.com\/fab\/wireframing-deserves-time-money-bonus-tips-included\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Wireframing Deserves Your Time & Money? Bonus Tips Included"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wireframe is to a website what architectural layout is for a building. In plain language, it is one of the most fundamental aspects of web designing process. It primarily defines the information hierarchy of the website, making it easy for the client as well as designer to plan the overall layout and functionality.<\/p>\n

Too technical? Let\u2019s explain wireframing in a little more detail.<\/p>\n

Wireframes are the foundation on which development begins. It basically means putting your design vision on paper or digital form. Here is a rough wireframe for your reference:<\/p>\n

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If done correctly, wireframing saves time during the development phase. Moreover, it also diminishes the need for redesigning due to poorly functioning web site or below par user experience.<\/p>\n

Still unclear why you need a wireframe?<\/p>\n

Here are some points from FATbit design team which will help you understand the importance & benefits of wireframing in web design:<\/p>\n

Wireframes save time as well as money<\/h2>\n

Wireframing might seem to be an unnecessary step in website designing to some but it saves time and enhances work quality. If wireframes are designed and approved, development team as well as client ison the same page about website\u2019s design and functioning.<\/p>\n

Building a website might seem an easy task but ensuring that it fulfills the desired purpose is challenging. Just like a house needs a blueprint, a modern website requires a wireframe.<\/p>\n

Now that we have highlighted the importance and benefits of wireframing, let\u2019s also settle the case of wireframe, mockup and prototype.<\/p>\n

Wireframes are scale-friendly<\/h2>\n

The current market dynamics calls for a future focused approach as far as website designing is concerned. For example, you might need 10 webpages on your website but in six next months, the requirement may hit 50 or even 100. Wireframe planning accommodates such growth without the need for website redesigning by identify areas as well as their impact of content progression.<\/p>\n

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Wireframes are helpful in explaining site structure<\/h2>\n

Before the start of any website project, it is essential to determine the placement of web pages with respect to one another. Incorporating the sitemap into wireframe triggers the first real concrete visual process for a project. Moreover, this process also ensures that both designer & client are on the same page in terms of website hierarchy.<\/p>\n

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Wireframes are tools of visual insight for clients<\/h2>\n

Clients are often unaware of the technical verbiage related to various website features. Wireframing helps clients get a visual representation of all the features, how they will function, where they will be placed on the specific page, and how useful they might actually be. Sometimes a feature doesn\u2019t work with the site\u2019s goal, making it redundant. Wireframing makes it easy to phase out all such redundancies at the initial phase.<\/p>\n

Wireframes aid best arrangement of page elements<\/h2>\n

Working with wireframes makes it easy for the design team to decide where everything should go on your site. Placement of page placements is one of the most vital triggers that can enhance or diminish user experience. Wireframe planning helps you determine the best placement for your content, CTA\u2019s and other important site information.<\/p>\n

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Wireframes put the spotlight on usability<\/h2>\n

You can incorporate a visually ecstatic design across your website, but if the usability is below par, then, the website will fail to attain its purpose. Creating wireframes pushes usability to the forefront keeping attention on website\u2019s ease of use, conversion paths, naming of links, navigation and feature placement. They can also point out the flaws in the overall website architecture, and how a specific feature would work in conjunction with another.<\/p>\n

Wireframes promote collaboration<\/h2>\n

One of the biggest hurdles that come in the way of an efficient website development life cycle (WDLC) is combining layout with functionality. Wireframes ensures that these elements are unified one at a time, making it easier for clients to provide respective feedback. Skipping the process of wireframe may lead to re-designing of mockups, adding to project delays and development cost.<\/p>\n

Wireframes are clearly important in the website design and development process but only immaculate ones generate these advantages. Here are some tips to create great wireframes for your next project:<\/p>\n

Tips for designing a good wireframe:<\/h2>\n