Project
Phases
Hosting & Addons
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.
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) for one full year (12 months).
The domain is registered in your name with your information and
you will be the only registrant contact on file. Please note that this process is different than Web Hosting. Domain registration only secures your website name and space, it does not allow you to put files on a webserver that people connect to when visiting your website address.
If you require hosting services, we recommend StartLogic hosting services. Many of our clients host their websites with StartLogic and they have great server uptime, lots of features as well as good customer
support.
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Graphic Design
Phase
Project
Begins
Upon receipt of your deposit and contract (if applicable), the
developer in charge of your project will email you to confirm receipt
of your deposit/contract, give you their direct contact information
and possibly provide a list of items which will be needed from
you over the course of development.
You will need to let us know the navigation links you would like
(such as home, about us, services, etc) and supply all text and/or
product information to be included on your site. In addition, you
may also supply material such as company logo, personal photos,
etc, if desired.
If you have any guide sites you would
like us to refer to when designing your site or if you have any
preference as to colors, style, etc please offer that information
as well.
Work will commence on your scheduled start date. The developer
in charge of your project will contact you on that day to confirm
that we are getting started.
Custom
Designed Website Concepts
We will provide a variety of possible custom designed home page concepts
for your project. In most cases, we will be able to provide these
designs within 3-5 business days following your start date.
After you have reviewed the designs and decided which one you would like to use,
we will continue to make modifications to the design until the final desired
look is achieved. Once the final desired look is achieved, we will create the
interior page layout, convert the design to HTML, add pictures and content, etc.
During this process, you will have the opportunity to review progress. (See next
item.)
In
Progress Viewing
We establish a private directory for your new website on our testing
server so that you may view the website development progress at
any time. In addition, your project manager will inform you via
email when extensive updates to the site have been made so you
can review the most recent progress.
Professional
Stock Photography
All projects include use of professional stock photography images
from our current library. If a client requires stock photography
which we do not currently possess, an additional fee may apply.
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Website
Development / Coding Phase
Programming
/ Coding
All website development HTML, Javascript, PHP and CSS 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.
inquire if interested.
PHP Programming Language
PHP coding language is used at times in websites.
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.
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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.
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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
SEO is an optional service that we can provide for and additional fee.
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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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Hosting (Optional Service)
We recommend Startlogic hosting services. Many of our clients host their websites
with Startlogic and they have great server uptime, lots of features
as well as good customer support. Fees are set by Startlogic and are not processed by EGCdesigns.
StartLogic - Hosting Signup
Hosting Features:
- Online File Manager
- Email accounts @yourdomain
- Web Based Email Interface or POP3 Access
- Online Web Stats (invisible hit counter)
- Website Backup Utility
- MySQL Database Management
- Add/remove sub-domains
- Custom error pages
- FTP Access
- Auto responders
- Many more features ...
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Optional Addons pricing will vary. To obtain pricing, please inquire
about the specific addon you wish to include.
Optional Addons may be limited by what programming languages your host supports.
If you intend to host with us, all addons would be available to you, if desired,
for an additional fee.
Affordable Website Development to
suit your needs!
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You should first be familiar with exactly what the web design process is all about by reading our
Design Process Guide.
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