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Initial contact |
The first step is to understand the needs of your
company in order to design, develop and deliver solutions that improve
your operations, streamline workflow, improve financial performance
and help you reach your business goals. This is usually achieved
by a meeting or telephone conversation to discuss your requirements.
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Select your domain name |
Choose a domain name that is easy to type, easy
to remember and reflects your business. I will let you know whether
it is available or not and establish email addresses and web hosting
if required. |
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| Create your brief |
Information design: we discuss the purpose and
type of site and your intended audience. This leads to an appropriate
selection of site content. Site design: we establish the overall
site organization and structure. |
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Create the visual layout |
The design may be based upon your company logo
and branding and any preferences you have for colour, style and
so forth. Based upon your feedback, I will refine the design style
accordingly and present you with an updated version. This iterative
process of feedback and refinement will continue until you are completely
satisfied with the final design. |
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| Create the site |
Once the design work has been approved, the site
will be coded. Regular updates will be presented to you by phone,
email and on-screen examples so you can see the progress. |
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| Publish the prototype site |
The prototype site is uploaded to my testing server,
enabling you to satisfy yourself that it fulfills your requirements
and works properly. You may allow your family, friends and employees
to test the site. The site is also tested for compatibility using
different Web browsers. |
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| Publish the completed site |
Once both parties are completely satisfied the
site is ready, the site is launched on your server. |
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| Promote your site |
Inform your customers that you have a new website.
Put your web address on your business cards, stationery and in your
email signatures. With the web site finished to your satisfaction,
I will then complete any post-development tasks you have requested,
such as improving your ranking in search engines like Google, known
as Search Engine Optimisation (SEO). |
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Manage your site |
Track statistics, assess customer satisfaction,
keep testing, and make improvements where necessary. |
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| Update your site |
Keep your site current; an out-of-date site looks
unprofessional. |
