Stages Of Web Development

Developing a ultra targeted website from scratch begins with an idea. The focus then shifts from the idea to planning and implementation. The idea is now a web design project!!! The difference between a web development job and a web development project is that the latter never ends.

Initial Evaluation and Site Set-Up

We will thoroughly evaluate large and small projects first and then submit a comprehensive proposal based on the scope and difficulty of the work. This is how we usually begin a new website development project step-by-step:

1. research & registration
2. web hosting service sign-up
3. name server settings
4. domain name transfer

Template/Layout/Navigation

1. selection
2. implementation
3. HTML optimization
4. website testing

Color Scheme Planning

1. color scheme selection
2. implementation
3. optimization

Creatives and Graphics
Banners, mastheads, logos, buttons, bullets, horizontal rules, photos, clip art

1. selection
2. creation
3. optimization
4. implementation

Page Sequence/Navigation Planning

1. optimization
2. implementation
3. testing

Content

1. writing
2. implementation
3. proof-reading

Consultation/Colaboration/Planning

1. scheduling
2. meetings
3. time tracking

Dynamic Elements/Options

1. contact form
2. counters
3. tracking scripts
4. guest books
5. mailing list
6. newsletter signup
7. PayPal button
8. pop-up/pop-under ads
9. csv database

Search Engine Promotion

1. Google
2. Yahoo!
3. MSNSearch/Bing
4. AllTheWeb
5. DMOZ Directory
6. Other search engines
   

Prices Effective 1 January 2011

• Web Page HTML Coding: $85/hr
• Web Site Update: $85/hr
• Script Code Install: $100/script
• Website/Internet Consult: $85/hr
• Web Page Evaluation: $50/page
• SEO Consult: $50/page
• Website Promo/Submission: $100
• Google XML Sitemap: $100
• Maintenance Retainer: $65/hr - Minimum commitment 1 hr/month x 3 months
• STAT Work: $100/hr - Minimum 1 hour (STAT means urgent or rush work, such as an urgent web design update, or damage repair)