Web Development Process
eBusiness Needs and Usability Analysis
Before we develop a solution, we gain an understanding of the value proposition,
underlying economics and customer's desires and concerns. Thus, our specifications
reflect the real customer needs - not just an itemized RFP's requirements.
We believe that how the solution interacts with its user is just as important
as what it does. Obscure or overly complex features not only do not get used, they
also confuse and frustrate people. Before we get started, our designers work with
the customers and programmers to define the look and behavior of the eventual solution.
Customer Communications and Involvement
We define milestones, acceptance procedures, and the delivery process along with
the customer. We ensure that our clients are constantly appraised of the progress
and decisions that have need for their input. By having the client participate in
the process, we help to ensure that there are no surprises when the end-product
is delivered.
Our Web development process follows a series of distinct steps:
- Consultation is undertaken to ensure that a
clear brief is presented to us by the client for estimate of costs and time. This brief will include a clear statement
of purpose and objectives, desired features, ecommerce requirements, budget limits and so on. Alternately, the client will complete the
Whip Interactive Web Site Worksheet which is available on request.
- A proposal is prepared and presented to the client.
- Once the proposal has been accepted, a graphic design is prepared for approval -
usually a couple of different designs are presented.
- Once graphic design is approved, graphic components are
prepared.
At the same time, textual material and database material from the client are checked over to
ensure text and data are ready for processing. Any necessary conversion of material supplied by the client is done at this time.
- When Web graphics, text and data are in our hands,
sample pages are constructed and shown to client for approval.
- The site is constructed. Data conversion and programming are done in parallel with site
construction.
- Final site is presented to client for checking and approval. Any necessary changes are
made -- that is, changes which fall within the terms of the original brief and approved
proposal. NB: Any revisions which result from a change of brief or changes in content or
structure after step 5 begins, are likely to be subject to additional cost.
- Client checks and approves final site to be made live. Site is transferred to host
server and goes live.
- Site launch activities (such as promotion to search engines) follow.
We would like to see your project succeed and have developed this proven methodology
for rapidly implementing Web-based solutions that all but insures the project's success.
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