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Our
goal is simple, Superior Service to you, without costing you a
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Even though each custom website will have unique
requirements,
the design process is fairly similar. Some websites may be adjusted accordingly,
but in all the basics will apply.
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First, we will discuss your needs for a site either
over email, or the phone. Once we get any idea of
what you need and size requirements, we will send a
"Description of Work" document in
either a pdf, or MS word format. We will need your
contact information such as business name, address,
phone, domain requested etc. This document simply
spells out what pages, size, price and other
information involving the building of your site. At
the bottom is a place to confirm you have read our Terms
Of Service, and also address deposit and
payment options. You can send back this document
either by fax, scanned Email or snail mail. |
2.)
Once we have the Description
of Work and
non-refundable deposit
( normally half down ) in hand, we are ready to go!
Why do we ask for a deposit? Most of it goes toward
purchase and setup of your hosting account, the rest
is a good faith start to all the work we will do for
you! |
3.)
The "Getting
Started" Document, if we have not send
this to you already, you can download a sample
above. Now it is important to note that this
document is a "helper" in gathering
information and materials, for your website, it can
be a little "overkill" if something does
not apply, just leave it!
What are Materials? Materials are simply the
files and images we need to create your website,
just as a builder needs nails, lumber, etc to build
a house, so we need your materials to build your
site. Materials can simply be your photos, logos,
text, and basic order or layout of site. Why do we
ask for them in advance. We get this question allot,
but in order to start your website design we require
ALL if not most of your materials, why? The design
part of your site is the most important, we assemble
your materials, research, and start the design based
on all these items. Materials added after the design
process is started can dramatically change the
design can incur extra charges. |
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What's in the Getting
Started Document?
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First it covers how, what where, we need
your files and materials, and how best to
get them to us! |
| b.)
Company information need to get your account
going and make sure your domain name is correctly
registered. |
| c.) Comparisons,
we will ask you to list sites that you like
and don't like and why. This gets us on the
same "page". |
| d.) Colors,
we will ask for some color choices, please
keep in mind that now a days we have
billions to chose from! Narrowing down the
tones will happen when we see your
materials! |
| c.) Basic
Business information, to best research your
business we will ask some information about
your industry or farm. |
| d.) Domains
transfers or existing hosting account
information, if you already have an account
or domain we will need access to it! |
| e.) Keywords,
we do what is called natural search engine optimization
meaning we build into your site keywords,
but so not to "Spam" only send us pertinent
ones to your industry! |
| f.) Text,
we request all text to be sent in electronic
format, hand written pages are fine as along
as print is clearly written and easy to
view. Handwritten pages could incur an extra
typing charge. Typed documents are Ok, as
long as no notes or handwritten areas are visible,
( we scan with OCR and input into a
document. ) |
| e.) Sending
to us! you can either send materials to us,
via postal mail, fed-ex, or other what is
know as Snail mail services. Or you can send
via email or use your Client area. Please
note if you send via email, spread it out
over several email , and make sure items are
well labeled! |
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| 4.)
We will set up a Client Journal, to track all our correspondence,
offer a place to archive notes, and provide a place
to upload materials. |
| 5.)
We may also create a "Coming Soon" on your
website. At this point we will have your domain
registered, and a hosting account set up for this
domain. This depends on the what the Description
of Work document spelled out, whether we are
hosting your website, most common scenario or using
an existing account. |
| 6.)
Logo, If you do not have a logo and wish us to
design a new one this is where we will work on it.
Normally we will put together "about" 10
samples, from these we can refine the final draft.
Rarely does this go past 20 samples, if at this
stage we have not worked out the right draft, we
will recommend getting your logo done by an outside
party. After logo is designed we are ready to start
design! |
| 7.) The
Design itself, once we have all your materials in
hand, we will research, and then start a rough draft
based on all the information we have received from
you, please be patient during this period, as we are
working hard to create a unique design, that will be
just what you need! This may take 1-2 weeks, but be
assured that this patience will pay off for you. |
| 8.) Once
we have a rough draft ready we will show it as a
sample and remind you that is it a rough draft. At
this point we are looking for input from you as to
colors, basic graphic etc. We may "fill"
in the text areas with filler text that really does
not say anything! In case you are wondering it is Latin! |
| 9.)
Once the draft is approved by you the customer we
will get started on the rest of the pages, using the
approved draft we will create a template with which
to create all the pages of your site! This process
can also take a few days! |
| 10.)
Once we have most of the site done, we will post to
a temporary location, for you to proof carefully,
look for spelling errors, change out any photos etc.
Please note we will wait to apply your edits until
you have had time to proof the site carefully.
Please take your time, maybe even print out the
pages, ( Please note: websites do not all print out
the same, this does not reflect on the viewabilty of
your site on the web! If major reworking is
requested, or edits applied continuously this may
incur extra changes and at that point we will send
you an estimated costs. |
| 11.)
When we have applied all the edits from your
proofing we will then post to your hosting account,
test any submit forms, apply final SEO, and finally
submit to DMOZ, ( A major portal for major search
engines). |
| 12.)
Your site is done! At this point the balance of site
quote is due, plus any extra fees that make have
incurred. |
| 13.) Feedback,
we would love any feedback at the end of this
process to let us know how well it worked for you! |
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