Web design is about many things, least of which is the actual finished
site. A successful Web presence is not just about web site structure but
your company’s ability to maintain and service the site once it is up and
running. Crucial to this process is the infrastructure set in place to
administer, update and ongoing development of all aspects. Dedicating time
and resources is equally important and at IT Engineering & Training we
strive to give your company a blue print that will guide you through this
maze.
Once
completed the 'Detailed Estimate' will be the guide by which you and
our consultant will time-line upgrading, development and deployment of
your company’s Web presence. From simple information sites with that
professional touch to complex e-commerce solutions IT Engineering &
Training can
co-ordinate all aspects of design and development. This can be achieved
in-house or through third party contracts and assures that you the
customer get timely professional advice and service without compromise.
We focus on our
clients goals first. After we are certain that we have a clear understanding
of what the purpose of the website is to be, we focus on your business plan
and develop a web plan. When the first two
steps are completed, we draw an architectural plan for the entire website
with a sketched layout of the graphics for client review. Only after our client
has approved the architectural plan and the sketched layout for the
graphics, do we begin the actual website production.
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Maintenance:
Periodic Updates Keep Your
Site Alive and Interesting to the viewers, thereby increasing Traffic
Returns to Your Web Site! Web updates can keep you ahead of the
competition. We are able to assist in maintaining and improving your
standings with the top search engines,
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The Importance of Design
Great Website Design is a mixture of technical ability and graphic design.
If a site is loaded with graphics, it might look great to you but unless
the images are optimised for the internet they will take too long to
download. Resulting in your potential clients logging off and going to the
shops, or worse still, going to the sites of your competitors!
The content of your site is of equal importance - relevant, precise
information with regard to your products, services or company policies
should be available to your visitors. The site should be maintained and
updated regularly if appropriate.
Attributes of an Effective Website
- Asthetically pleasing to the eye
- Interesting and capable of holding visitors attention
- Easily navigated without getting lost - all hyperlinks valid, etc.
- Readable on any size monitor, set at any resolution with only a
minimal amount of scrolling
- Have a fast download time - it is reported that the average internet
user will wait only 20 seconds for a site to download
- Equally attractive in Netscape Communicator or Internet Explorer
- Render correctly on PC or Mac
- Give your visitors a feel for your organisation
Call today on 01202 255327 to discuss your design requirements.
The Process : How We Produce Web Sites
At ITET, we have developed an orderly procedure by which we plan,
design, and produce a web site.
1. The Initial Consultation
These consultations usually take place at your location, and take about
an hour. They are completely free and without obligation.
An initial consultation is an exchange of information. We'll answer any
questions you have, and find out what kind of web site you are planning or
considering. The purpose is to provide you with enough information to
allow you to decide whether you want to go on to the next step, the
writing of a detailed Estimate.
2. Estimate Preparation
If, after the initial consultation, you decide to go forward, we'll
provide you with an Estimate Request Form which helps you to gather
together all the necessary information. Sometimes further communication by
phone, email, or in person is necessary to clarify the scope and nature of
the work to be done. When we have adequate information, we will then write
a set of specifications for your web site with a cost estimate.
3. Signing of Agreement
ITET prepares a standard contract including a detailed description of
the planned web site and a cost estimate. 1/3-1/4 of the total estimated
cost is due upon signing of the Agreement.
4. Content Gathering
Graphic content must be gathered before most work can begin on the
site, and text content before the site can actually be built. ITET will
assist you in pulling together the text, logo, graphics, and photographs
needed for the site, but it's important to be aware that a web site
project does require work on your part.
5. Final Design of Site Structure and Dynamic Applications
ITET will finalize detailed plans for the site structure (the way
information is arranged and how navigation will work) as well as for any
dynamic (database-driven) applications. Work on databases and data-driven
pages can often begin during this phase as well.
6. Page Layout Drafts
Next, page layout and visual design begins. The site's Main Page is
designed first. ITET produces a draft based upon the content, needs, and
preferences provided, and uploads this site to a private location on the
Internet where the client can view it. The client's feedback is solicited,
and this feedback used to produce a second draft. Once more, client
feedback is used to make another round of changes, and these changes are
expected to produce a final draft.
The same process is used for any other page designs required for the
site.
At specified benchmarks during the project, ITET will invoice you for
subsequent payments.
7. Database Building and Dynamic Application Coding
ITET creates any databases needed, as well as the code for all dynamic
pages. These applications are tested thoroughly.
8. Coding of Actual Pages
The approved page designs are now used as templates. Text and graphic
content is "plugged in" and adjusted for a perfect layout. Dynamic page
code is added to page templates.
9. Final Site Testing
The site is thoroughly tested. You'll have another chance to review it
for any minor changes or corrections, and ITET tests the pages on numerous
browsers, on different platforms, and at different browser window sizes
and resolution settings, correcting any remaining errors.
10. Site Launch
Payment balance is due and payable at the time when site is uploaded to
the server and is "live".
11. Ongoing Maintenance
We are pleased to handle your ongoing maintenance at our regular hourly
rate, although we encourage .development of websites for easy independent
client updates.
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