The topics below are for the most part, related to having a web site designed or developed. However, most design or development projects follow the same basic chronology and guidelines...

My place or yours?
If you prefer, I can register your domain name and obtain hosting for you. I will locate the best deal for your budget and for the technical requirements of your web site. I have found that most of my clients prefer to have me handle this process, however that is not a requirement. Already have hosting? No problem. I can work with almost any hosting company.

Is the meter running?
My rates are by the hour, however you will not have to worry about keeping track of the time. I will give you a flat bid based on the time I think it will take for me to complete the project, and I will notify you if more time will be needed to accomplish any extra tasks that you might request. Usually minor changes and additions do not add to the cost, however, I will keep you well informed. I keep track of all time worked, and you will not be charged for any mistakes that I have made through my estimation bid. In fact, I will often finish with a lower total than what was originally bid!

Saving you the green stuff...
I will always help you save time/money throughout this project by providing you ways to make the work I do go faster and smoother. For instance, time can be saved by sending me documents already typed and/or digitized, images already scanned, and the text copy already proofed.

Cookie-cutter web sites not welcomed here...
Unlike many web firms, I will not give you a "template" or "cookie-cutter" web site. Your project will be custom-designed according to your specifications, color choices, industry and target-audience. I have a background in graphic design, art, visual merchandising, multimedia ... I take your corporate identity very seriously! In fact, with most projects, I will provide several layouts/looks for you to choose from. You may participate in all stages of design and development. I welcome your feedback and suggestions. After all, I want you to be completely satisfied with the final result.

ON YOUR MARKS, GET SET...

Stage 1 - Planning & Consultation - Getting to know you, getting to know all about you...
This will require a brief phone or email discussion to assess your goals for the site, content, design style, etc...

To prepare, you should begin to gather:
* All content that you would like to present on your web site including textual copy and digital photos/graphics
* All existing marketing materials such as logos, illustrations, charts, graphs, brochures, business cards, mailers, etc.
* Other web sites that you would like for me to review for reference and comparison
* URLs of your competitors and industry-related resources

Examples of other items that we will discuss: Your purpose for the site (informational vs. e-commerce), what you hope to accomplish, your budget, your deadline, etc. There are MANY more important aspects to planning a web site. Once you contact me, we will begin to address these issues...

Stage 2- Design & Development - Midnight Oil & Elbow Grease...
During this stage, I will begin to design & develop your site. I will provide a private URL where you can review designs that I have created, as well as check on the progress of the development.

After the site has been completed according to our earlier agreements, and I have thoroughly tested the web site or application in different platforms, we will begin the last stage of production.

Stage 3- Implementation & Transfer - Flipping the switch...
This occurs when I upload your site to the live server for the “launch”. Final invoice balance will be due within 7 days of the completion of your project.