Development & Design — Website Architecture and Design
The Website Development Process of a website image and function is the initial lay-out and plans . Here the user interface is designed, technical and the compatibility function is correlated, and templates and prototypes are worked-up and tested.
The Graphic Interface is one of the most important features of a website.
Images must be properly scanned, formatted, and sized so existing artwork and logo designs are adapted for web use. New artwork for backgrounds, image maps, and navigation elements can be created at this point.
Creating the User Interface Includes
- Page design & layout
- Illustrations, image maps and photographs
- Logos, banners and navigation tool bars
- Bullets, bars and buttons
- Backgrounds
- Animations and multimedia presentations
- Special type styles, fonts and faces
NOTE: If you can provide web ready graphics on disk, in either the .gif or .jpeg formats, this will help hold your cost down. If we have to develop new graphics & artwork, or scan them in, it will add to your cost. Text should be edited and in a word processor file.
NOTE: If you decide you want to use stock images, please note the photo information and let us know where you want them. Copyrights or permissions from copyright holders are required.
Implement the Design
For most this is the most rewarding phase of the website development process. Here, most of the essential development phases have been completed and final beta-testing is performed. Your website is now close to its launch date.
Key development phases are implemented.
- Templates and prototypes are developed & tested
- The photographs, illustrations and artwork are in place
- Cross platform compatibility & other technical issues are resolved
- Complete web pages are edited, tested and delivered
- Proposals for printing or producing design variations are submitted
- The website is loaded onto your server and your company is now online!
This experience is similar to launching any new business enterprise or opening a new store. The better prepared you are, the higher your chances for success. If you have a Website Marketing Plan, then many of the promotional and networking recommendations will make the process easier.
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If you'd like more information, you can email us, fill out our Development Survey, or call (248) 553-9340.
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