Elevator Up
Our Process
- Planning (Discovery)
- Architecture
- Design and Author
- Build and Launch
Planning
In this step we'll work with you to clearly state the objectives for your website. We'll usually have a good idea of what these might be based on early dialog, but this step will define them in full. We take special care to clearly define your audiences: their nuances, their experience, their expectations, and their goals. We've found this to be the most important method of ensuring the site will be effective.
Architecture
In this step we'll develop two types of "blueprints" for your website: a sitemap and wireframes. The sitemap will list out each page in your website. The wireframe documents lay out the elements that go on the page. For most sites we typically develop two wire frames: a homepage layout and an internal page. A key goal in designing a new website is to structure it around your objectives and your audience's goals. A good structure is the foundation in which a site is made. It allows you and your users to know exactly where information is housed on your site both now and in the future. You may already be doing a good job in organizing your current site - if so, we'll want to help set your site up to allow for future growth.
Design & Author
In this step we will create the visual design based on the wire frames and input from you and your users. We will work with you to develop a creative brief outlining the design requirements; we will explore various concept options and then deliver the final design to you. The design will include standard colors, layout, topography, and design elements that will match your current brand and create an inviting site for your viewers. Then we will code the design (in XHTML and CSS) so it can be used on the web.
Content should also begin development at this time. Keep in mind that good copy is what makes or breaks a website. A poorly written page will not only cloud your desired message but it will also confuse users looking for certain information. We review all the content on your site and provide a complete content strategy so you know what exactly is needed for the website.
Build and Launch
After the XHTML and content are created, we will put the site together and show you how to publish the specific areas of the site as described in the site map. We will be using XHTML and CSS that is compliant with the W3C standards, along with making information accessible for people with disabilities. (Did you know there are currently 10 million people (potential customers) in the United States that have disabilities?) We will work with you to deploy the site to the live hosting environment. Following the deployment of the site will we train you on how to keep the website up to date.
Hosting
Developing a site is only half the battle. The other half is finding a place
to put it.
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