The first
thing we need to do is to consult about your objective. Then we should
establish a goal for the purpose of your Web Site. This will help us to compile
appropriate content and present that content in a structured manner which will
communicate your intent for the Site. Once this is determined, you can collect
and organize any other necessary information that will be used in your Site.
This will help us to accomplish a visualization of how the data will be
structured and interlinked in a manner to ashore that your information is
communicated comfortably and thoroughly to the viewer.
When your information and content
is gathered together we can plan a story board and outline the structure of the
site. At this time we will begin to figure out a cost for your site. Because no
two Web Sites are alike, pricing is determined on an individual basis after
reviewing several factors, including: content, size, structure and general
complexity. The more thought into these inital details, the better. If at this
time we are exceeding your expected budget we can make the necessary revisions
to fit that budget. Then, you can be quoted a price for the Site and
construction will begin on the first couple pages.
For most large sites, a story board layout is a
necessity. Without a story board, you might expect to get twice the possible
cost as a quote from a web site developer because of all the unknowns. A story
board is the blueprints of the project. They are very easy to construct, but do
consider some thought and take some time. Without a story board, it's like
giving a contractor all the material to build your custom home and then making
him guess what's in your mind without providing any blueprints or pictures. The
result will be many extra hours of work to find your mind and to make changes
along the way because of all the guess work.
A story board can be as simple as taking
eight and half by eleven pieces of paper and roughly sketching what you have in
mind. A picture here and some text there. If I click this link it goes to this
page. On the directory I want this button to say this and that button to say
that. This simple blueprint can greatly cut the cost of constructing a web
site. Many designers will not, or cannot, quote a projected cost without
knowing what to expect from the client. If you take the time to put together
this story board, you are going to get a more accurate quote and you are more
apt to make things go easier for your planned outcome during construction. If
you prefer, we can create your story board with you.
Some projects require a small deposit
prior to starting any work. We then complete a section of the site, or the
story board, and you will review it and if you are satisfied, we will begin to
work on the next section of the Site, and continue constructing your Site a
section at a time until completion. With this type of progression, the client
is comfortable along the process of fulfilling their expectations and the
author is comfortable being reimbursed for the work a section at a time.
At no cost, you will be provided a private address on
the Internet at a host computer to view your Web Site and observe how it
functions on line as it is being constructed. This is the only reliable process
for Web design and production capable of demonstrating whether or not the
design translates well on the Web. This way, instead of only seeing story
boards or print layouts you'll see a true working prototype of your site in its
real medium. In this manner, your Web Site can be constructed by PageDesigning
no matter where you are located.
Revisions and corrections can be easily and quickly
displayed via the Web for you to review at your convenience. This makes quick
and easy access for clients to approve their corrections and for the author to
receive feedback.
When your Web Site is completed we will up-load it to
your host computer. You then decide how you want to market it. (see
Marketing for details) We
should also register your Site with the appropriate search engines and
directories.
If your Site is the type of Site that needs ongoing
changes made, that service is available. Or, you can be shown how to make
changes to your Web Site yourself.
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