Process
YDO takes a thorough approach to web development and related services, from the very beginning. Granted, every project is unique, but in a general sense, here’s the way we see a project through:
1 – Complimentary Consultation. After a brief phone conversation, we’ll meet and explore your goals, resources, and schedule. No technical jargon or geek speak.
2 – Proposal. We will submit and review a Statement of Work that provides a description of work to be performed, the functionality and framework to be utilized, and an exact cost schedule. The Statement of Work will serve as a roadmap for our development team, and will allow you to easily track your project’s progress via our client extranet.
3 – Mockups. Based on your input, and in consideration of usability, download times, browser compatibility, standards compliance, and Search Engine optimization, we will build several mockups for your review. These mockups are graphical representations of the “look and feel” you’re going for. You will select a mockup and provide feedback. We’ll typically go through two rounds of revisions with the mockup of your choice before arriving at the final product.
4 – Development. We’ll set up the web server and your domain, and send our developers into their closets (letting them out occasionally for food and potty breaks) to begin working on the framework of your site, the database, and code. We’re also working on your copy. Either from scratch, or optimizing what you provide, we’ll make sure your site will get the point across.
5 – Build Out. Here’s where it all comes together: the mockups, the development, the copy. Using HTML, CSS, PHP, and several other fun acronyms, we’ll build your site to reflect your company appropriately, and to operate efficiently. We’ll test your site to ensure that all works together.
6 – Launch. Here’s the exciting part! After your review and your determination that wow, it’s everything you’ve ever dreamed about since you were a kid, we’ll flip that switch, and your site will be publicly available.
7 – Maintenance. The process doesn’t end at launch. We’re available to work with you to get the best, targeted traffic from search engines and partner sites. We will consistently analyze traffic and make appropriate content adjustments to the site (or we can teach some of your staff to do this).
Our entire process is specifically designed to maintain an ongoing relationship with you, the client. We’re not out for the quick buck, but rather, want to see your business succeed, and to be a part of your success story.
For more information regarding our process, start the conversation here.