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What
is the website development process?
We work with each client on an one-on-one basis to successfully
complete the following process:
1)
Business Analysis - SHEETS
by Design begins each project by working in partnership with each
client to review their business objectives and determine the overall
purpose for their presence on the internet. The more in-depth information
we can get from our clients, such as Competitive Landscapes, Marketing
Channels & Messaging, Strategic Business Concerns as well as
Vision & Evolution of the site, the clearer our recommendations
will be for our clients.
Ultimately, the foundation laid out here will be incorporated into
the make-up and development of a unique and professional business
website.
2)
Establish Project Objective
- Most websites fall into one of three categories: Entertainment,
Information or Etail. Clearly defining which category our clients
falls into will go a long way in building a strong foundation on
which to create a successful website.
3)
Project Integration- It is
essential that we as the site developer and client's project leader
integrate our efforts in understanding the content development and
strategies, as well as develop a process for the maintenance and
funding of the new website.
4)
Development of Content - Ultimately,
users visit a website for its content. Everything else is just the
means by which users are able to access the content. The reality
is, when users are looking for information, no matter how attractive
the graphics, if they can't find what they are looking for easily,
they will simply leave. Therefore, we work with our clients to find
an appropriate tone and voice for their content while putting just
the right information in front of the users.
Content
Rules to follow:
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Establish a strong and active voice
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Research and know your audience
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Make the information useful
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Avoid useless text
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Keep up with editorial standards
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Avoid unnecessary blanket statements
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Always review your copy for consistency in messages
5)
Establishment of Navigation & Nomenclature
- Solid navigation increase the success rate of the user experience.
Developing intelligent and audience appropriate navigation requires
a thorough knowledge of content, the overall marketing goals, and
site specific goal. Nomenclature is the consistent naming of all
sections and buttons to reinforce the client's identity.
6)
Design the Look & Feel -
An effective design of any website should project professionalism,
streamline navigation, interaction, clean attention getting elements
without loosing sight of the clients objectives and above all else
functionality.
7)
Site implementation - Implementation
involves applying the chosen creative direction for the site to
individual webpages, and then assembling all entities into a polished
and complete website.
8)
Site Testing - A development
schedule should always include a plan for testing all elements incorporated
into a website from browser compatibility to site navigation and
processing.
9)
Site Installation - Upon test
completion, the website files will be uploaded to the client's live
server and final client walk through will be adminstered for final
client approval and sign-off..
10)
Site Registration & Marketing
- As true with every business, if you want to be successful your
audience must be aware of at least three main points:
1)
That you business exists
2)
Where
you are located
3)
How to reach you.
Therefore,
SHEETS by Design provides Website Registration to the top Internet
search engines and directories. In addition, we will assist our
clients in creating an on-going website marketing and maintenance
plan.
Please
contact us at info@sheetsbydesign.com
if you have any additional questions regarding our development process.
Submit
a request for a FREE Quote on-line.
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CALL
TODAY for a FREE one hour consultation and project estimate.
314-494-8562
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