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The development
process involves four phases: Definition, Design, Construction,
and Implementation.
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the definition phase, a series of discussions and documents
will be used to define your requirements and outline
the proposed project.
Definition
Phase Deliverables:
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Requirements
- Key requirements that define the site design and
contents will be documented. |
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Statement
of Work - The statement of work will give an
overview of the work to be completed, and define
the content that you will need to provide to complete
the website contruction. |
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Estimate
- To find out more about how the estimate will be
developed, see pricing. |
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Definition
Phase Cost:
Free. The requirements definition phase and cost
estimate are provided at no charge. |
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The
design phase involves creating the site look and feel,
layout and information structure.
Design
Phase Deliverables:
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Site
Template - The template defines how each page
will be laid out including titles, headers, and
navigation menus. |
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Site
Map - The site map lays out how the website
will be organized. This involves defining each page
in the site, the content of each page, and the navigation/flow
of the site. |
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Content
- The page content (text and pictures) will be developed
based on the site map. |
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Design Phase Cost:
50% of the fee will be paid at the beginning of
the design phase. See pricing
to find out more about the estimates. |
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The
key activities during the construction phase are the
building and testing of the site.
Construction
Phase Deliverables:
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Functionality
testing - The site will be tested to make sure
all functionality described in the design is working. |
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Usability
testing - Users will review the site. Changes
based on feedback will be discussed with the client
and built into the site as appropriate. |
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Final
version of the site - You will review and give
approval of the final version of the site. |
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Construction Phase Cost:
No additional costs are due during the construction
phase.
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During
the implementation phase, the site hosting and maintenance
will be established.
Implementation
Phase Deliverables:
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Hosting
- Hosting will be set up with the most appropriate
and cost-effective hosting option. |
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Search
engine submission - The site will be submitted
to the major search engines. |
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Maintenance
- A maintenance plan will be established. Find out
more about your maintenance
options |
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Implementation Phase Cost:
The remaining 50% (plus any change order costs
- see pricing) will be due
after the implementation phase is complete.
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us to start the process and request an estimate and statement
of work for your website project. |
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