The Process : How We Produce Web Sites

We have developed an orderly procedure to help stream line your website design process. We will use this information that we collect in the design and production stages to create for you a professionally designed site.

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1. The Initial Conference

These initial meetings usually take about an hour and can be done in person or on the phone depending on the location. There is no charge for this meeting.

The main purpose of this initial meeting is to ask questions to gather information and find out your specific needs. It's not only a time for you to ask questions but to share your vision as well.

2. Estimate Preparation

Once the initial conference is complete and you decide to move forward with an estimate for your web site, graphics and video needs, we will take the time necessary to complete a complete estimate. We usually spend about 6 to 8 hours completing this process for you.

We will provide you with an estimate request form which will help you gather all the information that we will need to best provide you with the quote you will be needing.

We may during this preparation need to communicate with you further to gain more information as it's needed in this preparation. We would do that via a phone call or email.

Our goal is to be as complete as possible to make sure that we provide you with a professional web site and graphics needs.

3. Signing of the contract

We will provide you with a standard contract that will give you details on the planned website and a cost estimate for the work that we plan to do.

1/3 of the money will be due after the signing of the contract for us to begin the work on your site. Another 1/3 will be due at the approximate half way point and the remaining 1/3 will be due at the time the site goes live. Any additional costing adjustments during the design phase will be incorporated into the remaining balance.

4. Content Gathering

The Graphics content must be gathered before most work can begin on the site, and text content before the site can actually be built.

We will assist you in pulling together the text, logo, graphics, and photographs needed for the site, but it's important to be aware that a web site project does require work on your part.

5. Final Design of Site Structure and Dynamic Applications

We will finalize detailed plans for the site structure (the way information is arranged and how navigation will work) as well as for any dynamic (database-driven) applications. Work on databases and data-driven pages can often begin during this phase as well.

6. Page Layout Drafts

Next, page layout and visual design begins. The site's Main Page is designed first.

We will produces a draft based upon the content, needs, and preferences provided, and uploads this site to a private location on the Internet where the client can view it. The client's feedback is solicited, and this feedback used to produce a second draft. Once more, client feedback is used to make another round of changes, and these changes are expected to produce a final draft.

The same process is used for any other page designs required for the site. At specified benchmarks during the project, we will invoice you for subsequent payments.

7. Database Building and Dynamic Application Coding

We will create any databases needed, as well as the code for all dynamic pages. These applications are tested thoroughly.

8. Coding of Actual Pages

The approved page designs are now used as templates. Text and graphic content is "plugged in" and adjusted for a perfect layout. Dynamic page code is added to page templates.

9. Final Site Testing

The site is thoroughly tested. You'll have another chance to review it for any minor changes or corrections, and we will test the pages on numerous browsers, on different platforms, and at different browser window sizes and resolution settings, correcting any remaining errors.

10. Site Launch

Payment balance is due and payable at the time when site is uploaded to the server and is "live".

11. Ongoing Maintenance

We are pleased to handle your ongoing maintenance at our regular hourly rate.