6 Phases of Website design and development process
"Good plans shape good decisions." [Lester R. Bittel]
Just like in a game of chess, designing a successful website requires skills, strategy and ability to think some steps ahead. Here are the main phases we will pass to create an outstanding website for you: Phase I:
Phase I: Website project requirements and specifications analysis
Every time we get a new quote the first thing to do is to get to know your business nature. We will determine the core purpose and the main objectives for you and then prepare your new website’s structure. It is not always easy to express some of the requirements for a website project, especially if you have no or little experience in these matters. That is the reason why we have designed a standard easy-to-fill questionnaire. In addition, in-depth analysis of more complex website components will be performed.
Phase II: Website project estimation
Knowing the scope, requirements and specifications of the project, we will evaluate the time and type of work involved in creating your desired website. Project deadlines and costs will be calculated and delivered for your approval.
Phase III: Website design agreement
A website design agreement will be signed. Simple and transparent: you know what you get; we know what we have to do.
Phase IV: Website development
This is the phase when your vision of the website comes true. It starts by creating a wireframe – an interactive prototype reflecting the structure of your website as well as the layout of individual pages. The good news is that programming has not started yet so it is the best time to make any final changes. You will also be provided with one or more concepts of visual design to ensure that the look and “feel” of the website matches your needs and taste. After the layout and the future look of the website are approved, it is time for serious programming and final brushstrokes. Revisions will still be possible at this stage, however, the amount of changes need to be acceptable.
Phase V: Testing, Launching and Optimising
Before bringing your website to the public we will check if all the programming/coding has been done properly and everything is working as it should. We will make sure that there are no broken links or compatibility issues when using variety of operating systems and browsers. After the testing is successfully finished (or any issues fixed) all necessary files will be uploaded onto the hosting server. Then your website becomes fully available. Search engine and web catalog submissions are made and it is time for a glass of champagne, piece of chocolate or to start designing another website…
Phase VI: Maintenance/Post Launch
In most cases our websites come with an integrated content management system (CMS). It gives you an easy, user friendly interface for a content updating. However, you can count on us when you need to do more frequent or more complex content updates. Or when you would simply like not to bother yourself and get back to doing what you do best – running your business!
We can also provide you with detailed custom reports that give you rich insights into your website traffic and effectiveness of your on-line and off-line marketing campaigns. Furthermore, you might need SEO maintenance service to maintain and increase your website’s rankings in search engines and keep your company’s info updated in most popular web catalogs.
To make it short, there are many things we will be glad to help you with, whether it is creation of a small banner or a complete redesign when the time comes…
Are you ready to get started with your new website? Contact WhiteCherries today for a free consultation and share your thoughts about the upcoming project. Or simply request a callback using the form on the right and we will contact you as soon as possible.