The Design Process
The process is both a Joint Effort and iterative. Specifically, we
work together throughout and run through two (2) rounds of development
to make certain you are getting what you want. Why?
First, when constructing website requirements, a customer may
understandably leave out an important item. This is the nature of
systems development -- requirements, design, and coding seem to overlap.
Second, it is possible to have miscommunication on requirements or
design items. At completion of the second and final round, it is
expected that all loose ends are accounted for and both parties are
agreed. The Process runs as follows:
- Initial Estimate
and
Consultation is performed.
- Payment
of the half the
Estimate is made up front.
- Contract.
Sign, date, and return the
Design
Services Contract.
- The Development Cycle
begins: [If you are new to Systems Development, it helps to think of
a custom house being built from the ground up. From Architect to
Closing].
- Requirements (High-Level)
are defined -- identify size, scope, conceptual design and any
special needs. These are sent to you for approval. [Think of a rough
floor plan, and description of the home you are building].
- Logical Design
is sent to you for approval. This is a more "low-level" picture
fleshing out the details. This design may include an on-line
prototype for you to examine. [Think of a blueprint when building a
house. You can pick your carpeting, flooring, countertops, fixtures
and other options at this point].
- Coding/Testing Phase 1
(upon approval of Design) -- Pages will be published on your Domain
for your approval. [Think of your house firmly on its foundation,
framed, plumbed, wired, roofed and fully enclosed].
- Coding/Testing Phase 2
Addresses any changes and details not added previously. These are
published. [Think of carpeting, appliances, and fixtures being added
to your home].
- Final Website Publishing
after Balance of Fee is paid. [This is your Closing].
- Fixes.
Errors generated by the Web Host or by Fountainhead are addressed
thereafter for a period of 90 days. [As a home owner you get a
walkthrough and warranty items fixed after Closing].
- Maintenance on the Website is an option available to Clients.
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