Assignment: Full Throttle Marine Website
Due Date: End of Week 3 (January 26, 2026) Time to Complete: 3 weeks Website URL: https://fullthrottlemarine.shop Platform: Hostinger.com Website Builder
Assignment Overview
Create a professional "brochure" website for Full Throttle Marine, your fictional marine services company. This website will serve as the online presence for your business and help potential customers understand what you offer and why they should choose you.
What You Need to Build
Your website must clearly communicate the following:
1. What Services Do You Provide?
Describe the marine services that Full Throttle Marine offers. Consider services like: - Outboard motor servicing and maintenance - Performance tuning and optimization - Marine electronics installation - Propeller sizing and tuning - Welding and fabrication - Dock and marina maintenance - Specialization in older model boats
Be specific about what makes your services valuable to boat owners.
2. Core Values
What principles guide how you do business? Think about: - Quality and reliability - Customer service approach - Technical expertise - Honesty and transparency - Affordability - Passion for boating
3. Why Choose Full Throttle Marine?
Give customers compelling reasons to do business with you: - Your expertise and experience - Your approach to customer service - Results you deliver - Your commitment to quality - Personal touch or local knowledge
4. What Makes You Different?
Explain how Full Throttle Marine stands out from competitors: - Specialization (e.g., older model boats, performance optimization) - Unique skills or certifications - Business philosophy - Pricing approach - Personal attention - Quick turnaround times
Design Requirements
Layout and Design
- Minimum: 1 page (can be more if you prefer)
- Layout: Choose a layout you're proud of that looks professional
- Color Scheme: Select colors that represent marine/boating (think about what colors convey trust, professionalism, and the water)
- Images: Include relevant images (boats, marine equipment, water scenes)
- Navigation: If multi-page, ensure easy navigation between pages
Creative Freedom
You have complete creative control over: - Color choices - Layout style - How you organize information - Additional pages (About, Services, Contact, Gallery, etc.) - Graphics and visual elements
Platform Details
Hostinger Website Builder: - Login credentials have been provided separately - Use Hostinger's drag-and-drop website builder - No coding required (but you can add custom code if you want) - Mobile-responsive templates available - Site will be published at https://fullthrottlemarine.shop
Suggested Page Structure
Here are some ideas for organizing your content:
Single Page Option: - Hero section (compelling headline + image) - About Full Throttle Marine - Services offered - Why choose us / What makes us different - Core values - Contact information
Multi-Page Option: - Home: Welcome, overview, call to action - About: Story, values, what makes you different - Services: Detailed service descriptions - Contact: How to reach you, location
Content Writing Tips
- Write in a professional but friendly tone
- Use clear, simple language (avoid too much jargon)
- Focus on benefits to customers, not just features
- Be specific with examples
- Proofread for spelling and grammar
- Make it sound authentic and genuine
What to Submit
- Live Website URL: https://fullthrottlemarine.shop (published and live)
- Written Summary: Brief document (1 page) that includes:
- Your design choices (why you chose your colors, layout, style)
- Key messages you wanted to communicate
- How your site differentiates Full Throttle Marine
- Challenges you faced and how you solved them
- What you learned about presenting a business online
Grading Criteria
Your website will be evaluated on:
Content (40%)
- Clearly describes services offered
- Effectively communicates core values
- Provides compelling reasons to choose Full Throttle Marine
- Explains what makes the business different
- Writing is clear, professional, and error-free
Design (30%)
- Layout is clean and professional
- Color scheme is appropriate and visually appealing
- Images enhance the message
- Site is easy to navigate
- Mobile-friendly (test on phone/tablet)
Completeness (20%)
- All required elements are included
- Site is published and accessible
- Meets minimum page requirement
- Written summary is thoughtful and complete
Creativity & Effort (10%)
- Shows creative thinking
- Demonstrates pride in work
- Goes beyond minimum requirements (optional)
- Unique approach or special features
Tips for Success
- Start Early: Don't wait until the last minute
- Look at Examples: Browse other marine service websites for inspiration
- Get Feedback: Show drafts to family/friends for input
- Test Everything: Check that all links work and site loads properly
- Mobile Test: View your site on a phone to ensure it looks good
- Proofread: Check spelling and grammar carefully
- Be Authentic: Let your passion for boats and marine work show through
Timeline Suggestion
- Week 1: Research, plan content, sketch layout ideas
- Week 2: Build the site, add content, select colors/images
- Week 3: Refine design, proofread, get feedback, finalize and publish
Questions to Consider
As you build your site, think about: - Who is your ideal customer? - What problem are you solving for them? - What would make YOU choose this business? - How can the website build trust? - What action do you want visitors to take?
Resources
- Hostinger Tutorial: Available in the Hostinger dashboard
- Color Palette Tools: Coolors.co, Adobe Color
- Stock Photos: Unsplash.com, Pexels.com (search "boats," "marina," "marine")
- Inspiration: Google "marine services websites" for ideas
Need Help? - Hostinger has built-in help and tutorials - Discuss design ideas with your instructor - Ask for feedback on drafts before final submission
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