One of my favourite web design blogs, Smashing Magazine, recently published this article about web site planning. It effectively articulates both the risks of failing to plan and the benefits of planning effectively when undertaking a redesign of an existing site or an entirely new site.
Smashing Magazine web site planning guide
About Keith Mountifield
Keith has worked in a variety of roles within internet copmanies since 2001 covering areas such as online marketing, planning & management as well as design and development projects. He currently freelances offering consultancy services to a variety of clients rangin from small local businesses to multinational coprorations.
Outside of work he's a keen sailor racing several time a week throughout the season.