Websites
Kickoff
In person, over phone, skype, or AIM. Introductions and familiarization with all project stake–holders. Followed up with an interview/questionnaire to determine site needs. This informs user–centric decisions in the layout and design. The results will be documented and reiterated for client approval. Included in that commmunication will be a SOW, contract, and the following...
Wireframe and SiteMap
Critical step to determine how much UI and graphic design is needed beyond just a look and feel (subpage layouts, graphs, charts, illustrations, photos, video, etc.). Allows us to have a clear idea of how the site will work and how to guide user experience. Flat fee.
Look & Feel Design
Frugal. The goal is to try to nail the design in one shot. Minor revisions included in flat fee. If we are close but need to shove the design around a bit more to get where you are happy, an hourly rate will be incurred.
Explorative. Three distinctly different graphic options enter the ring. One walks out – possibly with different parts from its competition in its maw. A superior process for when budget and timeframe allow. Up to three revisions to a picked design are included. Additional revisions at rate.
Production
Graphic/Illustrative. Treatment of image and illustrative content to convey message. Assessment and pricing of such needs will be done through the kickoff meeting and wireframe phase. Hourly.
Cut and Code. Requires access to your host with the ability to create a development environment. Cutting up the design and coding XHTML and CSS, cross browser and platform consistent pages. QA–ing and testing is included. Creation of print or handheld stylesheets and the implementation of the Contribute CMS system are optional. Hourly. Database and Back–End Functionality estimated at flat rate in onset of project.
Content Population. Implementation of the wireframe and sitemap by creating the required pages and applying the specified content to the templates. Hourly.
Client QA. The development environment is turned over to the client at this point, requires at least a week prior to live luanch. Once client approves condition of site at this state in writing, the site can be readied for launch. Included. Edits to previously approved design, templates, artwork, or client–provided content billed hourly.
Launch. Site is pushed live. A final QA is provided for site functionality. Included. Edits to previously approved design, templates, artwork, or client–provided content billed hourly.