1/ Online Quote

The first step to creating a successful web site is to get a clear idea of your web design project. Some clients know exactly what their requirements are, while others are not so sure what they want or need to create a successful site.

To start the design process, we ask you to let me know as much as you can about your project.

Once I receive your information, I will review your information and will email you an estimate within 24 hours. The estimate will include a detailed set of specifications for your web design, estimated total cost and a time line to complete your project

2/ Signing the Agreement

If you decide to go forward with your project, I will need you to agree to everything that is in the estimate. 30% of the estimated total cost is due upon the agreement. I prefer payment by PayPal, or you can opt to pay by check, cash or Email Interac Online, but the project won't be started until the check has cleared.

3/ Layouts

Based on what you've told me plus my own online research, I will create the first set of layouts for your web design. I will usually provide you with 1 or 2 different concepts to start with. The layouts I provide you with are fairly complete including the overall look of the page, navigation structure, color scheme, type formatting and positioning for any Flash or photo features.

The layouts are then uploaded to a private location on my server where you can view the designs "live" online. You will be able to test and review the layouts and provide us with feedback.

I encourage complete, concise feedback in order to produce a revised second layout, which you will be able to look at and test in the same way. (The more concise your feedback is, the more likely I will be able to create a workable layout more quickly.)

Again, your feedback is used to make another round of changes, if necessary, and so on until you are 100% satisfied with the layout.

4/ Web Page Creation

The approved page design is now used as a custom template to create all the pages. Copy, art and photos are plugged into every page along with any additional content, i.e. forms, Flash, logos, etc.

I optimize every web site for best search engine positioning including adding custom metatags for your site. I validate all the code and copy to ensure that your site looks the same no matter what platform or browser visitors are viewing your site on.

I will continue to revise your site until you are completely satisfied and the site is ready to go "live". Final payment is due before I upload the site to your server.

5/ Launch

Once the final payment is made, the site will be loaded to your server where I will do final testing and make any last-minute adjustments if needed. If you happen to notice anything that I did not notice before, please bring it to my attention and I will fix it right away.

In the future, I will take care of minor text revisions at no charge for the life of your site and any other changes at a minimal charge.

6/ Search Engine Submission

After the site is uploaded to your server, the next step is to submit it to the search engines. I will hand submit your site for you to the search engines, including Google, MSN and The Open Directory Project or dmoz.com (technically a directory and not a search engine, but still, a very important listing). Note that it can take 3-6 months or more to get established on the search engines.

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