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Overview & Agreement |
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- Definition of terms
- Functional specifications
- Phased implementation
- Copyright issues
- Timetable
- Payment schedule
- Self reliance
- Budget
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After an initial one-hour consultation session we get an overview of the project in order to create a development proposal. Submission of this form is required prior to the consultation session. Once client accepts the presented proposal, a service agreement is signed by both parties. |
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Assessment |
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- Objectives
- Audience
- Competition
- Content volume
- Content type
- Static & dynamic content
- Functionality
- Database
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We begin with need assessment analysis and strategic planning that leads to defining the best possible approach to reach solutions. |
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Website Architecture |
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- Navigation diagram
- Display resolution
- Browser compliance
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We create a Website Architecture Map that represents the organization of the content and interrelationship of the components. Other issues decided at this phase are the interface resolution and the browser version compliancy. |
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Design |
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- Logo
- Brand identity
- Color set selection
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Logo and other brand identifiers are integrated into two unique layout designs of the interface. The selected design will be revised if necessary until approved. |
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Interface Implementation |
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- Programming
- Navigation
- Usability
- Consistency
- Web browser compatibility |
The design is implemented into Web browser compliant programming languages and techniques such as JavaScript™, HTML, and CSS. Interface usability and features are tested and refined. |
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Development |
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- Integration
- Database
- Consistency
- Content insertion
- Form validation
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The interface is integrated to incorporate the entire site. The content, database connectivity, and forms are added at this phase. A selection of standards-based programming languages such as Java™, JavaScript™, HTML, Perl, SQL, and XML are used depending on the features. Tools such as GoLive™, XEmacs, iPlanet™ are used for deployment. |
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| Testing |
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- Usability
- Links
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This final testing adds to the quality assurance which has begun already from Phase 5 (Interface Implementation) through Alpha testing. The entire site is thoroughly tested. |
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| Optimization |
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- Performance tune up
- Download time |
All components are optimized to ensure they provide a faster interaction. |
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| Launch |
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- Hosting
- Marketing
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A suitable hosting plan is recommended depending on the site features. An ethical marketing plan is also highly recommended for a successful launch. |
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Maintenance |
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- Content updates
- Expansion
- Adding features
- Search engine placement |
A maintenance or support plan is provided to ensure the site receives the attention and updates it needs over time. Including the effort needed to reach a better ranking in search engines' result set. |
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