I come from a business background so for me, the first step is to have an idea. Then I start a very basic and simple business plan to go with it. The business

I come from a business background so for me, the first step is to have an idea. Then I start a very basic and simple business plan to go with it. The business plan outlines how users will interact with the site and here is where I set milestones and dates on when things should be complete. By making a business plan it helps me see what I need to do and about how long things will take. Next I start with coding and database, since everything has been put into my business plan it is very straight forward. One thing to note is the plan can change, and it does often. Stay focused and always set goals and milestones to keep yourself on track. "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail."