Web Design Process

Step-by-Step Website Creation Process

Christine Green personally handles the initial planning and pricing process with you.  With your input, she works through the following steps to assure that your site attracts targeted prospects, promotes your brand and accomplishes your business goals, with the visual appeal you desire.

Purpose and Goals of Your Site

  • What do you want your site to accomplish?

Defining Your Online Sales Process

  • What are the steps in your sales process and what aspects will your website handle?

Content Development to Support Your Sales Process

  • What web content does your sales process require?
  • What else do you want to include on your site?
  • Will you feature any downloadable content?

Determining Functionality Needs

  • Inquiry or Sign up Forms
  • Image Gallery
  • Calendar of Events
  • Downloadable reports
  • Multimedia
  • Integrated Blog
  • RSS Feed
  • E-Commerce system

Website Architecture

  • Building the site for usability and effective content presentation
  • Number of Columns, Sidebars, etc.
  • Size of Header, Footer, Images and other elements
  • Navigation structure

Style

  • Layout and Color Scheme
  • Interface of desired Look and Feel with effective content presentation

Image and Graphic Needs

  • Logo design
  • Header design
  • Additional Graphic Elements
  • Images needed

SEO Considerations

  • Search Engine Optimization is included in all web packages
  • Your site will be content-rich and written for search

Social Media – Potential Links

  • Twitter
  • Facebook Fan Page
  • LinkedIn Profile
  • Share Button
  • Retweet Button
  • Others

The Actual Process:

  1. Complete the online Web Design Price Quote Request Form
  2. Christine Green will contact you to schedule your consultation.
  3. FREE Consultation with Christine (by phone or in-person).
    • discuss web marketing goals, initial website ideas and options
    • if it feels like a match you request a price quote
  4. Christine sends you a Website Design Price Quote based on the information you’ve supplied.
  5. You contact Christine with any questions. You get your answers. The scope of the project is clarified and given the go-ahead.
  6. Christine sends you an electronic Estimate/Contract detailing each aspect of the project.
  7. You accept the Contract, send a retainer payment and the project begins.
  8. At this point Christine will collect specific information related to the categories listed at the top of this page. That process can happen in whatever way is convenient for you. You can complete a detailed questionnaire and/or meet with Christine by phone, webcam, or in-person for in-depth planning.

Your Website Design/Development Project in Progress

You will be kept fully informed every step of the way, with contact by email, phone, or in-person meetings. Throughout the project you will be provided with progress reports, contacted if more information is needed or for your input and approval on various aspects.

Client satisfaction is our top priority. We understand the importance of creating a website that not only does its job…but that meets your expectations. The cost of your site will reflect the scope and customization you desire.

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