WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT PROCESS:
Every web project starts with collective planning and brainstorming. Our development process allows us to build you an effective web site that outlines each phase of your site from the planning phase right up to the final launch. Each item below needs full approval before proceeding to the next.

1. Planning Phase
We will meet with the customer to create a list of goals, visual ideas and functions of the project.  We will also create a site map or job outline to be developed in order to determine the appropriate navigational structure and any necessary media requirements.

2. Concept Phase
After the navigational structure is established; we gather any media items such as photos, logos and graphics and will create design mockups. These are presented first as static images in order to provide visual impact before any working web (HTML, PHP, ASP, etc.) pages are completed.

3. Production
Once the creative direction has been determined, an actual working model will be created. The core interface will be formatted and the site will start to show proper interactivity. The navigation will take shape and any interactive features will be finalized and implemented. Templates will be finalized for the data driven sections and the site will be put onto a working server for review.

4. Content formatting
All information outside of dynamic data driven pages will be added at this time, including: Contact forms, static content and images.

5. Database development & programming
In the event your site requires a dynamic database we would apply any backend programming to the new site design to facilitate database integration.

6. Testing
Prior to the site going live, we will test all aspects of your site to ensure proper functionality and navigation.

7. Deployment
After the working model is revised and approved, we launch the final site.

PROGRAMMING TECHNOLOGY:
Development of the web site will utilize either PHP or ASP for cross-platform compatibility and seamless interaction with a MySQL or SQL database providing a dynamically interactive and informative site. This process will also facilitate maintenance as the site grows.

HOSTING SOLUTIONS:
We can provide hosting for your web site and email if necessary.

DOMAIN NAME / HOSTING / EMAIL:

1. Domain Name
What we need: We will need to have access to this account in order to point the nameserver to your hosting companies dns server. This name was probably purchased from a company like Network Solution, Register, 123domains, etc. If you would rather not give us access we can instruct you what to change. If you already have a hosting company sometimes your domain name was also purchased through them.

2. Hosting
What we need: We will need to have access to this account via FTP login in order to upload the final web site files to launch the site. If you will be hosting with our hosting partner we will already have this information after you sign up.

3. Email
What we need: If you already have a hosting solution then we don't need anything, but if your hosting with us we will need to know what email accounts you would like setup.

E-COMMERCE:
If the web site will include any kind of shopping cart the site will also need the following:

1. Shopping Cart
What is this? A Web site capable of accepting payments and submitting them for processing via the Internet.

2. Internet Merchant Account
What is this? A type of bank account that allows a business to accept Internet credit card payments (the card is not physically presented to the merchant).

3. Payment Gateway Account
What is this? A secure Internet bridge between your Web site and the credit card processing networks such as Authorize.net or eProcessingNetwork.
Helpful Link: http://www.authorizenet.com/solutions/gettingstarted.php

4. Connection Method
What is this? A set of Web programming requirements that define how your Web site communicates with the Payment Gateway such as Authorize.net.

5. SSL Certificate (Secure Sockets Layer)
What is this? This provides a secure connection between your web site and the processing gateway, so your customers credit card is protected over the internet. You can purchase this from thawte.com.

Note: Some banks provide complete solutions that include 2, 3, 4 and also an SSL certificate.