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Five Phase Process
The adjacent workflow diagram illustrates the
Five Phase Process we use to ensure the successful
development of your website.
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Phase I
- Defining the Scope of the Project
Before any work can begin on your
website, we will need to define the scope of the project. This usually
involves the gathering of information, maintenance needs, background
research, target audience and the collection of possible images
to be used on the site. The scope needs to be clearly defined and
agreed upon by all parties at the on-set of the project. We will
need to find out whether you would like your site to remain local
or whether you intend to go global with your site. It is also during
this phase that a contract needs to be firmly agreed upon.
• Meeting to define requirements
(in person, by phone or email)
- Determining overall goals
- Quick analysis of industry
- Identifying back-end programming needs
• Produce Quotation Proposal
• Quotation approval - sign contract
• Start project
Phase II – Project Research
& Planning
This is the research and planning phase.
All the original information gathered in Phase I needs to be re-evaluated
and verified. At this time the basic framework of the site must
be built. Here we will discuss the pros and cons between different
types of sites. eg. static, dynamic or semi-dynamic or database
driven. We will also discuss the latest cutting edge technology
where your words can literally fly across the screen eg. DHTML and
other interactivity on your site for your users' needs. A detailed
sitemap is developed to help ascertain the various sections and
the approximate number of pages.
• Audience analysis
• Competitor analysis
• Definition of time scales
• Site Map
Phase III – Mock-up Design & Development
In most cases, the design phase starts before
the architecture has been finished. We work to add design detail
to the thoughts and ideas presented in the first two phases. By
the time the site design is established, the entire site is laid
out and ready to enter production. Here we will discuss other pros
and cons like image maps and mouseover buttons (where the web button
looks pushed in when the mouse is over it) as possible site navigational
tools. We will also discuss how you would like your company banners
to look - whether you have certain company colors or a logo to be
used. Usability testing is a very important way to ensure that the
final product meets both your expectations and your website's visitors'
needs. This phase may include many rounds of testing. We want to
make sure that all scripts are running properly, all typos are non-existent
and download speeds are fast and efficient.
• Creating a content delivery plan
• Site structure development
• Developing graphic concepts
• Developing navigation systems
• Ongoing feedback and approval from client
Phase IV – Production & QA Testing
The production and implementation phase
encompasses the merging of content with the designed layout. All
pages are coded, and graphics are produced. Final QA testing takes
place to ensure the site performs at its highest level. All of
the final pieces are put into place prior to acceptance and launch.
• Content integration
• Back-end application development (database, email system)
• Finalizing graphic design
• QA testing
- Cross browser, platforms testing
- Content check
- Bug check
- Broken links check
• Final approval and upload on client server
Phase V
- Website Launch & Beyond
Once the site has been accepted and launched,
it may enter into the realm of a maintenance phase - where we make
any necessary changes or updates. If you believe your site will
need additional content editing/changes, we will need to address
this and to what frequency this will be done.
• Launch & completion of financial
transactions
• Continued technical support
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Web Marketing (if
agreed)
• Ongoing maintenance (if agreed)
[NOTE: unless already included in the quotation contract agreement,
additional fees may apply for all SEO work, marketing and ongoing
maintenance programs] | 
