Project Phases
Decision / Planning Phase
Website Development Quote
If you have
not already done so, you will want to take some time to think about what you
wish to accomplish with your new website. Determine if you will need any special
functionality or interactivity with your visitors; consider the type of design
style which appeals to you and then be sure to let us know.
When you are ready, please request your free, no-obligation
website design quote.
Needs Analysis
Based on the
information you provided when requesting your
website design quote, we attempt to
determine your needs, what you are expecting from your website, and try to get a
feel for your industry. This is why it is important for you to be as detailed as
possible when requesting your quote.
We may have
questions for you to help clarify certain issues and we will express those
before quoting on your project.
If we believe
that your website development project could benefit from our services and
skills, we will quote you on your project.
Website Development Contract
Once we have
come to an agreement on project details, timeline and price, we will prepare a
website development contract for you to review, sign and send back with your
deposit. (Contracts are not required for projects under $1,500.00.)
Initial Deposit
The signed
contract and 50% deposit is required before we schedule a time slot for your
project. The remainder of your balance will be due upon project completion. Once
we have received your 50% deposit and signed contract, we will provide you with
a copy of the fully executed contract, a receipt for your deposit and your
project start date. All projects are scheduled on a “first come, first served”
basis.
Domain name registration /
Website Hosting
If needed, we
will immediately secure your desired domain name (pending availability). The
domain is registered in your name with your information and you will be the only
registrant contact on file.
If you require hosting services, Integrity Systems will provide hosting
services. Many of our clients host their websites with Integrity Systems and
they have great server uptime, lots of features as well as good customer
support.
Website Development / Coding Phase
Programming / Coding
All website
development programming/coding to run any special features/visitor interactivity
on your website is completed and tested.
Website Pages
Based upon
your contract and the final design you selected, we create as many static or
dynamic pages as needed to complete your site.
Website
Navigation
Navigation
links or drop down menus, and rollover effects, if desired, are completed.
Site
Map
Creation of a
site map page is done which includes easy one-click access to all pages of your
site.
Site Content
Incorporation
of your logo, photos and text content is included in all projects. Custom logo
design is available for an additional fee,
please inquire if interested.
CSS Stylesheet
CSS
Stylesheets are used to define font faces, styles, sizes and colors for
consistency throughout the site.
Website Favicon
A favicon is
a small image that displays in the address bar and on the favorites menu when
someone bookmarks or adds your website to their "Favorites". Creation of a
favicon is included in all custom website development projects.
Response Forms / Email Contact
Forms
We always
recommend at least one contact form for your visitor’s convenience. Using a
contact form, a visitor can email you directly from your website without needing
to open their email program. This is especially convenient if a visitor is not
using their own computer when their email program is not available.
Testing Phase
Search Engine Readiness Check
Meta Tags,
Page Titles, Page Heading, Alt Image Tags, Link Text, and Page Body Text
evaluation and adjustment where needed throughout the website. At no time can we
guarantee when or where the search engines will place your website within their
search results or directory.
Browser Compatibility Testing
Your website
is tested on a variety of operating systems and browsers to insure proper
display and functionality.
Grammar & Spell Check
Before the
website is launched, a grammar and spell check is performed to insure there are
no mistakes.
Dead Link Check
A thorough
check for misdirected links and missing files is performed just prior to as well
as after the launch of the website.
Forms / Programming
Any email
contact forms and/or programming features included in your project are tested to
confirm they are functioning as required.
Launch Phase
Final
Payment
Final payment
is always due before we take the website live on your domain. Upon receipt of
final payment, you will be emailed a final/paid in full receipt.
Launch Website
All necessary
website files and scripts are copied to your domain and databases are setup.
Error Testing
After the
website is live, any interactive programming and scripts are tested to verify
proper function. Since the design and testing phase often occurs on a different
server, it is very important to once again verify that everything is working
correctly after taking the website live.
Website Files
After launch
and testing of the website, you are provided with a zipped archive of all
website files.
Instructions & Documentation
When
necessary, any documentation needed to use the administration functions of your
website is included in PDF format.
Search Engine Submission
Hand
submission and automated search engine submission occurs after launching,
testing and fixing any issues there may have been.
Completion Phase
Minor
Adjustments / Changes
Minor
adjustments to the website are included at no charge for up to two weeks after
the website has launched (maximum of up to 3 hours labor). Minor changes include
adding changing text, adding or changing photos, etc. Any major revision
requests will require additional discussion and possibly incur a fee.
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