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Site Design
The most common question that arises when a company decides to develop a web site is:
Where do we begin? That's what the steps below outline…it is basically a roadmap of
what comes first, second, etc. Below is our recommendation of the steps to follow to get
your web site created and hosted on the internet.
Step 1 - Initial Consultation and Proposal - Define goals and identify key
objectives, and decide who your target is.
In this phase, information is collected and analyzed. We then identify objectives and
consider them in the context of practical parameters such as budget and time frame. The
scope and depth of a project begins to materialize during this phase and a cost proposal
is presented.
Step 2 - Site Planning and Architecture - Project plan, timing and client approval
The information and materials collected are organized by level of priority. This is
where the structure begins to take shape and a prototype of the structure is created. Most
visitors to a web site are looking for information; the information needs to be easily
accessible and insure that if they move in the wrong direction they can get back on track
without getting lost.
 | Define the navigation and flow of the information. |
| Identify resources needed for the project (i.e. pictures, company literature,
marketing materials, etc.). |
| Decide on the site's overall concept and layout. |
| Reserve domain name |
Step 3 - Design and Implementation - implement corporate logo and look, initial
design prototype, complete site structure
In this phase, the project takes on form in colors, shapes, and other visual or textual
elements that bridge the parts of the project developed in the definition and architecture
phases. It is in the design phase that a project acquires a look and feel. This is not the
only phase in which design plays a part, but it is where the creativity that gives the
project its personality comes alive, and where the visual metaphors that support and
enhance the architecture of the information are devised. Once the navigation and design
prototype is approved, the site comes to life and any interactive elements are put in
place, along with the remainder of the content.
| Finalize colors and graphical elements used to create the look and feel of the Web site.
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| Format provided materials for use on the Web. |
| Implement color palettes, photographs, illustrations, fonts and any necessary materials.
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| Implement the design as specified in the design and architecture phases. |
Step 4 - Testing and Analysis - develop interactive pages, finalize design, and
begin testing
When the production of the site is complete it is place on the Web for viewing. Upon
request, this can be in a password protected "client testing" area. During this
phase ab-WEB will go through the site with a fine toothed comb making sure all interactive
components are working properly. In addition we will test the site on multiple platforms
using different Web browsers, resolutions, color depths and connection rates ensuring that
the final product is accessible to the widest range of Internet users. Any inconsistencies
and errors will be corrected at this time.
Step 5 - Select and Order Hosting and Dial-Up Account - decide plan level and
choose an on-line provider
ab-WEB provides web site hosting at various different levels that are designed for
small to medium sized businesses. Our plans are competitive and we will help you select
one that is appropriate for your target audience and the size of your company. Your web
site will be hosted in a state of the art facility with redundant power and data backups
on industry-leading servers. If your company does not already have a dial-up provider, we
can assist you in your selection and provide assistance with setting up your systems for
access to the internet.
Step 6 - Launch and Follow-up - deploy final site, follow-up, and support
After rigorous testing and your final approval, the site will be made live to the
public. After the site has been launched we will meet we will meet with you as necessary
to review reactions, and make any changes, enhancements, or additions that become
necessary. Additionally, we can assist you in how to read your web site statistics
reports, set up any auto-responders you may need, maintenance, or training.
Web Hosting
As your website hosting provider, we can place your pages on powerful Silicon Graphics
servers in one of the world's most powerful network operations centers and still provide
you with localized support at affordable prices.
Our advanced web hosting features include Microsoft® FrontPage® extensions,
TrueSpeech®, RealAudio®, RealVideo®, POP3, mail forwarding, autoresponders, anonymous
FTP, Perl, C, Python, Java, usage statistics, midi, access counters, SSI, Excite® search,
mSQL, mySQL, PHP/FI, SSL, CyberCash®, and much more!
What you get:
| Virtual domain web hosting
(www.your-name.com) |
| Multiple T3 Internet connections |
| Powerful Silicon Graphics servers |
| Advanced web hosting features |
| Electronic commerce solutions |
| Guaranteed reliability |
| Excellent customer service and support |
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