Staying organized – do it right from the beginning.

So, I am taking over my web site again, as an employee convinced to revamp it, took some “working at home” time to work on it, got half waythrough and left the position for twice the money.

Can’t blame her, but I’m screwed.

Can you please offer me some tips in staying organized and maximizing the power.

What do you wish you had figured out in the beginning that you know now is keeping it simple and less confusing?

For instance, she had 3 things named Events.
Most photos are not attached
Old pages are still there – delete them all?
Posts v pages – why do you pick one or the other?
tags v Categories

Thanks in advance!