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"What are the key steps in Website Development?"

Many international customers have asked us how the process actually works and what happens throughout the website development. This page outlines the process from start to finish and gives you an idea of what you could expect when working with us.

Website Design - Key steps

1. Website Planning Phase
2. Website Graphic Design
3. Website Programming
4. Website Testing
5. Website Launch
6. Website Completion
7. Website Options & Extras

Website 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.

Needs Analysis - Based on the information you provided when requesting your free 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.

Website Development Agreement - Once we have come to an agreement on project details, timeline and price, we will prepare a website development agreement for you to review, sign and send back with your deposit.

Initial Deposit - The signed agreement and 60% deposit is required before we schedule a time slot for your project. The balance will be due upon project completion . Once we have received your 60% deposit , we will create your website on our servers.

We can provide you with Domain name/website name registration & Website Hosting - If needed, we will immediately secure your desired domain name (pending availability) and include the first 1 or 2 years of service.

Website Graphic Design

Project start - Upon receipt of your deposit and agreement, we will email you to confirm receipt of your deposit/agreement and provide a list of items which will be needed from you over the course of development. We will agree the functionality analisis including 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.

Custom Designed Website Concepts - We will provide up to three possible custom designed home page concepts for your project. In most cases, we will be able to provide these designs within 5-7 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.

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.

Website Programming

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 agreement 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.

Website Testing

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 - our 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.

Website Launch

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 hosting account (when hosting with us) and/or the optional programs included is supplied 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. This is subject to a separate contract & agreement. 

Website Completion

Minor Adjustments & Changes - Minor adjustments to the website are included at no charge for up to two weeks after the website has launched . Minor changes include adding changing text, adding or changing photos, etc. Any major revision requests will require additional discussion and possibly incur a fee.

Website Management - As each website is very different we will give you a quotation for the exact level of management your site requires, this may be monitoring server relyability, giving site statistics, updating photos, graphic & text up to regular updates of inventory or regular site upgrades or additions.

Website Quotations - contact us now to begin the proces of assessing your needs & giving you a quotation. Also see the next page for a number of optional extra features which may be added to the standard website.

Website Options & Extras

Below you will find extra facilities & options which can be added to your website to increase the effectiveness of your website, it is important that you begin with a site which achieves your initial objectives as outlined above - but you must constantly evolve withthe opportunities which are available to you on the internet or world wide web.

Payment gateways
Blogs
Forums
User generated Content (UGC)
Content Management Systems
Audio
Video
Online File Manager
Email accounts @yourdomain
Web Based Email Interface or POP3 Access
Spam Filtering
Online Web Stats
hit counter)
Website Backup Utility
MySQL Database Management
Add/remove sub-domains
Custom error pages
FTP Access
Auto responders
E-Commerce Store
Flash Effects & Animation
Secure Forms
Database Backend (SSL Encryption)
Website Editor
Site Search
External News Feeds
News Article Program
Guestbook Program
Discussion Forum
And more!

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