How does a web site develop?

There are a series of steps or stages in the process of developing a web site.

Initial consultation: we discuss your ideas, including color palette, collateral (logos and other preexisting marketing materials), and the overall look and feel of your site.

Comps: when the first round of designing is done, you'll be directed to a url where you can see one or several comp(s) of your web site. A comp is basically a large graphic: it looks the way your finished site will look, but has no functionality.

Revision of comps: you have a chance to revise the design, and suggest alterations, additions, etc.

Html build-out: when you're satisfied with the design, you sign off and we cut it up and build it out into a web site, including any rollovers or animation included in the design.

Programming: if your site requires advanced programming (e.g., a database driven shopping cart, a chat room, a bulletin board), the programmers will install those functions.

Launch: when the site has been tested and reviewed, we upload your site to your domain and you are live!

Marketing: for clients who wish, we can provide banners, pop-ups and other marketing materials; we can also refer you to experts in search engine ranking optimization.

Maintenance: once your site is complete, we're available either on retainer or for an hourly fee for ongoing maintenance.