Web Development
Our approach uses time-proven techniques to develop custom websites. While no two of our sites will look the same, using established techniques allows us to get your website up and running quickly and reliably.
Our focus is on the customer and the customer's needs. We do the work up front to be sure the that the website has the features you need. We do this by planning for these needs and refining them before we start production, since the process itself generates new possibilities that may not have been thought of at the outset. In the long run this approach enables us to create a site in less time and for less money.
Website Facelift
Over time a website can begin to look old and sometimes not function the way it should. When constructed properly using CSS, Cascading Style Sheets, a web site can be changed in the future without the need to redesign. It can be revitalized with new backgrounds, mastheads and footers at an affordable price. Color changes, font changes, and hover capabilities can be enhanced more easily. Graphic changes that can give a new look to the site can be produced more quickly. A little extra work at the beginning can provide tremendous flexibility in the long run. When future design elements are considered from the start and the site is built using the right methods it can be rejuvenated swiftly to give it a fresh look.
Web Design and Development Process
Creating a successful website is an ongoing and evolving process. Very often the process itself produces ideas and results that otherwise would have been missed or forgotten. The main steps or milestones are listed in chronological order.
1. Initial Planning Meeting with Client
We meet with you to learn about your needs and goals, to explain
the process and answer any questions you may have about how we work.
The ultimate goal of the Planning Meeting is to provide us with the
information necessary to begin designing the site on paper. Before
we begin actual programming we will provide the client with a Design
Specification and Project Schedule that articulates the basic
functions, number of pages, number of graphics, number of audio or video clips and
general design goals along with a timetable for achieving those
goals which is dependent upon the cooperation of both sides.
2. Create a Consulting Agreement or Contract
Once there is a mutual agreement on the Design Specifications of the Web project a consulting agreement or contract will be drafted. Both parties add, change and modify the contract until all are satisfied with the proposed project specifications and cost estimate.
3. Begin Work on the Web Project
Once the Design Specifications are agreed upon, we begin to build
and test the Web project. This step usually takes the form of a
prototype, or working demo that is developed on a local computer. We
work closely with you and create the site based on our understanding
of your input. We offer our suggestions and respond to your
feedback. This is an iterative process that often gets out of
control in poorly managed Web projects. We will provide up to two
working prototypes to ensure that your needs are understood and being
met. Additional functionality can be added at this point, generally
at additional cost and time.
4. Launch Test Website
Once the prototypes have been accepted, the site is launched to the World Wide Web. Often at this stage, minor changes or updates are required and these will be made for a brief period after the site is launched. Once the launched site is accepted additional work can be accomplished through maintenance updates that will be quoted in accordance with the applicable fees for the type of work necessary — text changes, additional graphics, new pages or additional functionality.
5. Monitoring
Once the site is live, we can begin to monitor and analyze traffic to determine how to improve the site and enable it to grow in a manageable fashion.
Is your treasured website broken, or does it need a facelift?
