Designing small business web sites since 2003.

Decision / Planning Phase

Based on the information you provided when requesting your free quote, we attempt to determine your needs, what you are expecting from your website, and try to get a feel for your industry. This is why it is important for you to be as detailed as possible when requesting your quote.

We may have questions for you to help clarify certain issues and we will express those before quoting on your project.

If we believe that your website development project could benefit from our services and skills, we will quote you on your project.

Website Development Contract

Initial Deposit

A minimum of $100.00 deposit is required before we  commence your project. The remainder of your balance will be due within 10 days upon project completion.  All projects are scheduled on a "first come, first served" basis.

Graphic Design Phase

Project Begins

You will need to let us know the navigation links you would like (such as home, about us, services, etc) and supply all text and/or product information to be included on your site. In addition, you may also supply material such as company logo, personal photos, etc, if desired.

If you have any guide sites you would like us to refer to when designing your site or if you have any preference as to colors, style, etc please offer that information as well.

For E-Commerce sites that require us to enter products for you, we will need you to supply an Excel spread sheet listing the following: Product Name, Unique Product ID Number (if any), Product Description, Options (if any - size, color, etc), Price, Approximate Weight, Number in Stock, as well as the product photos named in correspondence with the Product ID Number on the spread sheet.

Ideally, all of the above information should be supplied prior to us getting started.

Work will commence on your scheduled start date. The developer in charge of your project will contact you on that day to confirm that we are getting started.

Website Concepts

We will provide a possible designed home page concepts for your project. In most cases, we will be able to provide the designs within 3 business days following your start date.

After you have reviewed the designs and decided which one you would like to use, we will continue to make modifications to the design until the final desired look is achieved. Once the final desired look is achieved, we will create the interior page layout, convert the design to HTML, add programming, etc.

Professional Stock Photography

All Custom projects include use of professional stock photography images from our current collection to help establish site theme, if needed.

Website Pages

Based upon your contract and the final design you selected, we create as many static or dynamic pages as needed to complete your site.

Website Navigation

Navigation links or drop down menus, and rollover effects, if desired, are completed.

Site Map

Creation of a site map page is done which includes easy one-click access to all pages of your site.

Site Content

Incorporation of your logo, photos and text content you supply is included in all our standard desgins. Custom logo design and content supply is available for an additional fee, please inquire if interested.

Response Forms / Email Contact Forms

We always recommend at least one contact form for your visitor's convenience. Using a contact form, a visitor can email you directly from your website without needing to open their email program. This is especially convenient if a visitor is not using their own computer when their email program is not available.

Testing Phase

Search Engine Readiness Check

Meta Tags, Page Titles, Page Heading, Alt Image Tags, Link Text, and Page Body Text evaluation and adjustment where needed throughout the website. At no time can we guarantee when or where the search engines will place your website within their search results or directory.

Browser Compatibility Testing

Your website is tested on a variety of operating systems and browsers to insure proper display and functionality.

Dead Link Check

A thorough check for misdirected links and missing files is performed just prior to as well as after the launch of the website.

Forms / Programming

Any email contact forms and/or programming features included in your project are tested to confirm they are functioning as required.

Launch Phase

Launch Website

All necessary website files and scripts are copied to your domain and databases are setup.

Search Engine Submission

Hand submission and automated search engine submission occurs after launching, testing and fixing any issues there may have been.

Completion Phase

Minor Adjustments / Changes

Minor adjustments to the website are included at no charge for up to two weeks after the website has launched (maximum of up to 3 hours labor). Minor changes include adding changing text, adding or changing photos, etc. Any major revision requests will require additional discussion and possibly incur a fee.

Hosting Features

One year Hosting must be included with any website development. For all hosting plans, see our Website Hosting section. (Hosting plan may be upgraded, if desired.)