WEB DEVELOPMENT

In today's aggressive business arena, developing a competitive edge is key to survival. I help companies large and small as well as individuals develop just the right image for success.

Please take a close look at my web development services:
- Web Design
- Development Process
- Basics of Web Promotion


WEB DESIGN

Whether you are a small, medium sized company, non-profit organization, or individual want to reach beyond your limits, I will develop a high quality Internet presence for you in the most effective manner.

The information presented must be expressive, easily retrievable, user friendly, and above all pleasing to your customers. Nothing works like the first impression. No doubt a web site is your corporate identity on the worldwide web, it is imperative that the impression you are demonstrating holds the visitor's attention and brings them back for more.

All sites are designed with the right mix to assist you in meeting your goals while maintaining ease of navigation, cross browser compatibility and optimization for quick loading.

When you contract my web services, you become a partner in the process of web site development, rather than just a customer. You will be fully involved in all aspects of your project, ensuring that all the important details are covered.

DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

Outlined below is my web services development process, created to help you plan your web project. This process offers both creative flexibility and administrative control to ensure that all of your needs are met. I want you to have a full understanding of how your project will progress through its various stages, from inception to completion. A structured plan is essential in order to keep costs at a minimum and productivity at a maximum.

Stage #1 - Contact Me
Contact by phone, email, or use my online form. Should you contact me via the Internet please allow up to 72 hours for a response. During our first conversation, I will want to take a few minutes and learn about you and your business. Next, I will need to establish what your requirements are. Finally, I'll schedule our Initial Consultation.

Stage #2 - Initial Consultation
I will meet with you and discuss your project needs, scope and budget. In addition, I will answer any questions you may have. With your approval I will then move on to the next stage.

Stage #3 - Proposal Development
Following the Initial Consultation, I will prepare a proposal. This stage includes designing a mock-up and layout of your web site, development of the project timeline, and preparation of an affordable quote. When my proposal is complete, I will then contact you to set up a formal presentation.

Stage #4 - Presentation
All parts of my proposal - design, timeline and cost - will be discussed. I would like as much feedback on the proposal as possible. Additional meetings may be necessary to make sure our proposal fully meets your needs.

Stage #5 - Contract
Following your acceptance of the project, we will draw up a formal contract for both parties to sign. We will discuss the contract with you and amend it, if necessary, prior to signing. Upon your acceptance of the contract a 30% deposit of the total contract cost is requested.

Stage #6 - Development
Development is the longest and most important stage of the process. Constant contact with you is essential. I will provide you with periodic updates on the progress of your site. If it is determined that additional services are needed outside of the contract, I will discuss these with you and provide a quote for the cost of those services. My goal is to never leave a client unsatisfied.

Stage #7 - Testing and Approval
Your web site will be tested against the criteria of the contract and also for functionality. I will then submit the web site to you for approval. Once the site is approved, I will move on to our final stage.

Stage #8 - Deployment
I will launch your site and perform any other service that you would like, for example, search engine listing. The communication channels will always remain open between me and you.


BASICS OF SITE PROMOTION

Get Listed - Most Internet users find the sites that they are looking for through the use of search engines or directories. So to help users find your site, you should try to get it listed in search engines.

Tell Everyone - "Word of mouth" can never be overrated, especially on the Internet. Tell friends, family, anyone and everyone about your site.

Add Links - A very common way for Internet users to find a site is by following links from another page. By having other sites link to yours, you will undoubtedly increase traffic to your site. Sites will be more likely to link to you if you offer quality content and you also link to related sites.