Following is an overview of internal development process, which may vary depending upon the specific needs of the client & the level of client-requested service.
planning
The planning phase is the most important & often overlooked step of the development process. It takes time, patience, experience & involves conducting a detailed needs assessment consisting of the following:
- General needs overview
- Graphical design requirements
- Development of goals & objectives
- Analysis of the target audience
- Review of competitor & related sites
- Review & consideration of site features & functionality
- Cost/benefit comparisons
- Hosting requirements
- Marketing needs analysis
- Available domain names
- Determine text content & image needs
- Current & future budget determination
- Site maintenance options
Structure Development
Once the planning stage is complete, the web sites design & application structure are precisely laid out to ensure that all necessary features & functionality are understood & included. Failure to completely & accurately develop this stage will almost always result in costly additions, numerous complications, & the inability to deliver the finished project within specified timelines.
- Number of required pages
- Number of required page designs
- Navigation flow & page placement
- Application flow & page placement
- Client approval
Web Design
This stage involves the actual design of your company's web site, which is also done in stages. This process is a continuation from the planning & structure development phases.
Home page creation
Your home page sets the standard for your company's image & is the most important page of your site.
- Pre-screen drawings & internal consulting
- On-screen theme & major element creation
- Navigation, text & image placement
- Internal & client review
- Necessary alterations made
- Client approval
- Conversion to web format
Sub-pages creation
Sub-page design should be consistent with the theme & feel of your home page & isn't created until the home page has been carefully reviewed & approved.
- Continue theme developed for the home page
- Navigation, text, & image placement
- Application elements placement
- Internal & client review
- Necessary alterations made
- Client Approval
- Conversion to web format
- Add & populate the remaining pages
Application Development
Application design proceeds in much the same way as the other stages. Above all else, the applications must perform correctly, consistently, & be easy to use.
- Determine functionality & scope of data involved
- Lay out interface & flow of events
- Client administration areas
- Site user displays, continuing theme of home page & sub-pages
- Internal & client review
- Necessary alterations made
- Client Approval
- Final population of data
Internal Review & Testing
Although we carefully review & test throughout each phase of the development process, we will take the necessary time to do a complete site check prior to the approval & release stage.
Approval & Release
Once we complete our internal review & testing, we ask that the client review all content, test navigation & application functionality, & approve the site before release to the internet.
Follow-up
We will contact you after your site has been online for a few weeks to get your feedback & any feedback you've received from clients & employees.
Future
We will occasionally contact you to discuss results, needs, & additional ideas for future development. We are always available by telephone & email to assist you.