WEB SITE DEVELOPMENT

Website Development Phases

The process of developing a website is broken down into 7 distiinct steps, you can reveiw these steps by clicking below.

Add-ons

You can also have the following options added to your site, at your descretion. However, many developers will charge an additional fee for these.

Website Development Quote

If you have not already done so, you will want to take some time to think about what you wish to accomplish with your new website. Determine if you will need any special functionality or interactivity with your visitors; consider the type of design style which appeals to you and then be sure to let us know.

When you are ready, please request your free, no-obligation website design quote.

Website Needs Analysis

Based on the information you provided when requesting your website design quote, we attempt to determine your needs, what you are expecting from your website, and try to get a feel for your industry. This is why it is important for you to be as detailed as possible when requesting your quote.

We may have questions for you to help clarify certain issues and we will express those before quoting on your project.

If we believe that your website development project could benefit from our services and skills, we will quote you on your project.

Website Development Contract

Once we have come to an agreement on project details, timeline and price, we will prepare a website development contract for you to review, sign and send back with your deposit.

Development / Initial Deposit

The signed contract and 50% deposit is required before we schedule a time slot for your project. The remainder of your balance will be due upon project completion. Once we have received your 50% deposit and signed contract, we will provide you with a copy of the fully executed contract, a receipt for your deposit and your project start date. All projects are scheduled on a "first come, first served" basis.

Domain and Hosting Domain name registration/Website Hosting

If you already have a domain name and hosting, we may be able to work with your current host to give you all the features you require.

If you require a domain name and hosting services, we recommend Liquid Web. Many of our clients host their website's with Liquid Web and they have great server up time, lots of features as well as good customer support.

Development Project Begins

Upon receipt of your deposit and contract, the developer will email you to confirm receipt of your deposit and contract, give you their direct contact information and possibly provide a list of items which will be needed from you over the course of development.

You will need to let us know the navigation links you would like (such as home, about us, services, etc) and supply all text and/or product information to be included on your site. In addition, you may also supply material such as company logo, personal photos, etc. if desired.

If you have any guide sites you would like us to refer to when designing your site or if you have any preference as to colors, style, etc. please provide that information as well.

Ideally, all of the above information should be supplied prior to us getting started. Work will commence on your scheduled start date. We will contact you on that day to confirm that we are getting started.

Custom Website Design Concepts

We will provide three possible custom designed home page concepts for your project. In most cases, we will be able to provide these designs within 5-7 business days following your start date.

After you have reviewed the designs and decided which one you would like to use, we will continue to make modifications to the design until the final desired look is achieved. Once the final desired look is achieved, we will create the interior page layout, convert the design to HTML, add programming, etc.

During this, you will have the opportunity to review progress. (See next item.)

Development in Progress Viewing

We establish a private directory for your new website on our testing server so that you may view the website development progress at any time. In addition, your project manager will inform you via email when extensive updates to the site have been made so you can review the most recent progress.

Stock Photography Professional

It is your responsibility to establish permission for the use of professional stock photography images. You must provide proof of permission by either supplying a copy of the written permission or a copy of the payment receipt.

If you want us to find and obtain any stock photography, an additional fee will apply (the permission fee plus 30% per image).

Photographs or Images

All photographs or images that are to be used on the site to be supplied by the customer on a CD or DVD (which will become the property of Kandle Web Design).

These photographs or images will not be modified, other than to make them web compatible. We reserve the right to reject any photograph or image that we deem to be indecent or controversial in nature – we are the sole arbitrator of this.

Website Pages

Based upon your contract and the final design you selected, we create as many static or dynamic pages as needed to complete your site.

Website Navigation

Navigation links or drop down menus, and rollover effects, if desired, are completed.

Site Map

Creation of a site map page is done which includes easy one-click access to all pages of your site.

Website Content

Incorporation of your logo, photos and text content is included in all projects. Custom logo design is available for an additional fee, please inquire if interested.

CSS Stylesheet

CSS Stylesheets are used to define font faces, styles, sizes and colors for consistency throughout the site.

Website Favicon

A favicon is a small image that displays in the address bar and on the favorites menu when someone bookmarks or adds your website to their "Favorites". Creation of a favicon is included in all custom website development projects. For other "Basic and Start-Up packages" an additional fee will apply (dependent on the work involved in creating the favicon).

Contact Forms Response Forms / Email Contact Forms

We always recommend at least one contact form for your visitor's convenience. Using a contact form, a visitor can email you directly from your website without needing to open their email program. This is especially convenient if a visitor is not using their own computer when their email program is not available.

Search Engine Readiness Check

Meta Tags, Page Titles, Page Heading, Alt Image Tags, Link Text,and Page Body Text evaluation and adjustment where needed throughout the website. At no time can we guarantee when or where the search engines will place your website within their search results or directory.

Browser Compatibility Testing

Your website is tested on a variety of operating systems and browsers to insure proper display and functionality.

Website Spell and Grammar Check

Before the website is launched, a grammar and spell check is performed to insure there are no mistakes.

Dead Link Check

A thorough check for misdirected links and missing files is performed just prior to as well as after the launch of the website.

Website Forms/ Programming

Any email contact forms and/or programming features included in your project are tested to confirm they are functioning as required.

Live Testing

A small survey will be conducted to help determine that your site is navigable, easily read, what are the first impressions, etc. This will be accomplished at a local area location with a randomly selected audience (it is your option if you want to be present at this survey, any costs involved for your attendance is your responsibility).

The results of this survey will be shared with you.

Website Payment Final Payment

Final payment is always due before we take the website live on your domain. Upon receipt of final payment, you will be emailed a final/paid in full receipt.

Launch Website

All necessary website files and scripts are copied to your domain and databases are setup.

Error Testing

After the website is live, any interactive programming and scripts are tested to verify proper function. Since the design and testing phase often occurs on a different server, it is very important to once again verify that everything is working correctly after taking the website live.

Development Files Website Files

After launch and testing of the website, you will be provided with a zipped archive of all website files.

Documentation Instructions

When necessary, any documentation needed to use the administration functions of your website will be included in a PDF format.

Search Engine Submission

Manual search engine submission occurs after launching, testing and fixing any issues there may have been. This search engine submittal will be made to Google, Yahoo and Bing at no additional cost.

If you desire to have any other search engine submittals made, you must supply the search engines URL and pay any additional costs that may be incurred.

Design Changes / Minor Adjustments

Minor adjustments to the website are included at no charge for up to two weeks after the website has launched (maximum of up to 3 hours labor). Minor changes include adding changing text, adding or changing photos, etc. Any major revision requests will require additional discussion and possibly incur a fee.

Hosting

We recommend Liquid Web hosting services. Many of our clients host their website's with Liquid Web and they have great server uptime, lots of features as well as good customer support.

Website Hosting – Hosting Signup Hosting Features:

It is your choice of whom you desire to host your site, but they should offer at least the following:

We also offer additional web site enhancement features.