Project
Phases
Add-ons
Decision /
Planning Phase
Website Development Quote
If you have not already
done so, you will want to take some time to think
about what you wish to accomplish with your new
website. Determine if you will need any special
functionality or interactivity with your visitors;
consider the type of design style which appeals to
you and then be sure to let us know.
When you are ready, please
request your free, no-obligation website design quote.
Needs Analysis
Based on the information
you provided when requesting your website design quote,
we attempt to determine your needs, what you are
expecting from your website, and try to get a feel
for your industry. This is why it is important for
you to be as detailed as possible when requesting
your quote.
We may have questions for
you to help clarify certain issues and we will
express those before quoting on your project.
If we believe that your
website development project could benefit from our
services and skills, we will quote you on your
project.
Website Development Contract
Once we have come to an
agreement on project details, timeline and price, we
will prepare a website development contract for you
to review, sign and send back with your deposit.
(Contracts are not required for projects under
$1,200.00.)
Initial Deposit
The signed contract and 50%
deposit is required before we schedule a time slot
for your project. The remainder of your balance will
be due upon project completion. Once we have
received your 50% deposit and signed contract, we
will provide you with a copy of the fully executed
contract, a receipt for your deposit and your
project start date. All projects are scheduled on a
“first come, first served” basis.
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Graphic Design Phase
Project Begins
Upon receipt of your
deposit and contract (if applicable), the developer
in charge of your project will email you to confirm
receipt of your deposit/contract, give you their
direct contact information and possibly provide a
list of items which will be needed from you over the
course of development.
You will need to let us
know the navigation links you would like (such as
home, about us, services, etc) and supply all text
and/or product information to be included on your
site. In addition, you may also supply material such
as company logo, personal photos, etc, if desired.
If you have any guide sites
you would like us to refer to when designing your
site or if you have any preference as to colors,
style, etc please offer that information as well.
For E-Commerce sites that
require us to enter products for you, we will need
you to supply an Excel spread sheet listing the
following: Product Name, Unique Product ID Number
(if any), Product Description, Options (if any –
size, color, etc), Price, Approximate Weight, Number
in Stock, as well as the product photos named in
correspondence with the Product ID Number on the
spread sheet.
Ideally, all of the above
information should be supplied prior to us getting
started.
Work will commence on your
scheduled start date. The developer in charge of
your project will contact you on that day to confirm
that we are getting started.
Custom Designed Website Concepts
We will provide three
possible custom designed home page concepts for your
project. In most cases, we will be able to provide
these designs within 3-5 business days following
your start date.
After you have reviewed the designs and decided
which one you would like to use, we will continue to
make modifications to the design until the final
desired look is achieved. Once the final desired
look is achieved, we will create the interior page
layout, convert the design to HTML, add programming,
etc.
During this process, you will have the opportunity
to review progress. (See next item.)
In Progress Viewing
We establish a private
directory for your new website on our testing server
so that you may view the website development
progress at any time. In addition, your project
manager will inform you via email when extensive
updates to the site have been made so you can review
the most recent progress.
Professional Stock Photography
All projects include use of
professional stock photography images from our
current library. If a client requires stock
photography which we do not currently possess, an
additional fee may apply.
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Website
Development / Coding Phase
Programming / Coding
All website development
programming/coding to run any special
features/visitor interactivity on your website is
completed and tested.
Website Pages
Based upon your contract
and the final design you selected, we create as many
static or dynamic pages as needed to complete your
site.
Website Navigation
Navigation links or drop
down menus, and rollover effects, if desired, are
completed.
Site Map
Creation of a site map page
is done which includes easy one-click access to all
pages of your site.
Site Content
Incorporation of your logo,
photos and text content is included in all projects.
Custom logo design is available for an additional
fee,
please inquire
if interested.
CSS Stylesheet
CSS Stylesheets are used to
define font faces, styles, sizes and colors for
consistency throughout the site.
Website Favicon
A favicon is a small image
that displays in the address bar and on the
favorites menu when someone bookmarks or adds your
website to their "Favorites". Creation of a favicon
is included in all custom website development
projects.
Response Forms / Email Contact Forms
We always recommend at
least one contact form for your visitor’s
convenience. Using a contact form, a visitor can
email you directly from your website without needing
to open their email program. This is especially
convenient if a visitor is not using their own
computer when their email program is not available.
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Testing Phase
Search Engine Readiness Check
Meta Tags, Page Titles,
Page Heading, Alt Image Tags, Link Text, and Page
Body Text evaluation and adjustment where needed
throughout the website. At no time can we guarantee
when or where the search engines will place your
website within their search results or directory.
Browser Compatibility Testing
Your website is tested on a
variety of operating systems and browsers to insure
proper display and functionality.
Grammar & Spell Check
Before the website is
launched, a grammar and spell check is performed to
insure there are no mistakes.
Dead Link Check
A thorough check for
misdirected links and missing files is performed
just prior to as well as after the launch of the
website.
Forms / Programming
Any email contact forms
and/or programming features included in your project
are tested to confirm they are functioning as
required.
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Launch
Phase
Final Payment
Final payment is always due
before we take the website live on your domain. Upon
receipt of final payment, you will be emailed a
final/paid in full receipt.
Launch Website
All necessary website files
and scripts are copied to your domain and databases
are setup.
Error Testing
After the website is live,
any interactive programming and scripts are tested
to verify proper function. Since the design and
testing phase often occurs on a different server, it
is very important to once again verify that
everything is working correctly after taking the
website live.
Website Files
After launch and testing of
the website, you are provided with a zipped archive
of all website files.
Instructions & Documentation
When necessary, any
documentation needed to use the administration
functions of your website is included in PDF format.
Search Engine Submission
Hand submission and
automated search engine submission occurs after
launching, testing and fixing any issues there may
have been.
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Completion Phase
Minor Adjustments / Changes
Minor adjustments to the
website are included at no charge for up to two
weeks after the website has launched (maximum of up
to 3 hours labor). Minor changes include adding
changing text, adding or changing photos, etc. Any
major revision requests will require additional
discussion and possibly incur a fee.
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Optional Add-ons
- Flash Effects &
Animation
- Website Management
- Site Search
- RSS Feed Aggregator -
See Example News Feeds
- News/Article Posting
- Photo Gallery
- Guestbook
- Community Forum
- Events Calendar
- And more!
Optional Add-ons pricing
will vary. To obtain pricing, please inquire about
the specific add-on you wish to include.
Optional Add-ons may be limited by what programming
languages your host supports. If you intend to host
with us, all add-ons would be available to you, if
desired, for an additional fee.
Affordable
Website Development to suit your
needs!
