WEB SITE PHASES |
| There are phases in designing a web site. Simpler or more complex site projects may consolidateor expand some steps in this process of site development: |
- Develop a Development and Reference Outline which includes:
a users' needs study, financial aspects, technical constraints and a project
schedule or outline of steps for the development of the web site
- Design a model of the site
- Test the site model
- Design the site
- Test the site
- Put the site up on the Internet and publicize it
- Obtain feed-back on the site and modify it as needed
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| These are some of the detailed steps you need to review in developing your site: |
Preliminary Consultation and Review
Introduction to the Internet
Why have a Web Presence?
What makes an effective Web site?
What will be the target audience?
Branding the Web Site - special identifying aspects; design approach
What will the site do for the organization?
Information vs. Interactivity within the site
Survey of Web Presence for Similar Organizations
Anticipated Site Traffic
Site Funding |
Initial Project Consultation
Proposed Table of Contents
Proposed Site Layout
Navigational Logic
Graphics
Integrity of Page Design
Writing - Who is responsible?
Browser Considerations
Interactive Features
Proposed Project Schedule
Future Project Management
Project Cost Quotation and Contract |
Internet Presence Provider (ISP)
Services Needed
Selection and Cost
Ongoing ISP Consultation |
Site Development Planning
Project Development
Content Development - Who is responsible? Decision-making?
Content Maintenance: - Who provides updates?
Technical Issues
Domain Name Selection - availability; type; registration
Security Issues
Coding Conventions
Page Layouts - frames/no frames approach |
Web Site Development
Site Design and Development
Final content development
Client review and approval
Testing and validation of site
Launch of Site/Installation
Training
Site Users
Site Maintainers |
Marketing Site
Media Releases
Search Engine and Directory Registration
Promotion within organization
Hyperlinks to site |
Continuing Site Maintenance
Who Provides Ongoing Site Maintenance?
Change Authorization
Content and Link Updates
Interface with ISP |
Internet Integration
(Customized for Client Needs)
Workshops for Staff: public and internal uses of the site
Workshops for Others: testers; supporters; funders; stakeholders; advertisers
E-Commerce Trends |
