Our design process

At Website Reworks, we have developed an orderly, 11-step procedure by which we plan, design and produce a web site.

1 :: The Initial Meeting

At your convenience we can meet at your location. These meetings usually take about an hour, are free and without obligation.

We usually ask that you fill out our Estimate Request Form before an initial meeting. This form helps you gather together information we need to know to discuss your project.

The initial meeting is an exchange of information. We'll answer questions you have and find out more about what kind of web site you are planning or considering. The purpose is to provide you with enough information to allow you to decide whether you want to work with us and to provide us with enough information to determine whether your project is one we want to take on.

2 :: Estimate Preparation

If, after the initial consulation, you decide to go forward, we'll proceed to prepare a Proposal/Estimate. Sometimes further communicaition by phone, email or in person is necessary to clarify the scope and nature of the work to be done. When we have adequate information, we will then write a set of specifications for your web site with a cost estimate.

3 :: Signing of Agreement

Website Reworks prepares a standard contract including a detailed description of the planned web site and a cost estimate. 1/3 of the total estimated cost is due upon signing of the Agreement.

4 :: Content Gathering

Graphic content must be gathered before most work can begin on the site and text content before the site can actually be built. WSR will assist you in pulling together the text, logo, graphics and photographs needed for the site, but it's important to be aware that a web site project does require some work on your part.

5 :: Final Design of Site Structure and Dynamic Applications

Website Reworks will finalize detailed plans for the site structure (the way information is arranged and how navigation will work) as well as for any dynamic (database-driven) applications.

6 :: Page Layout Drafts

Next, page layout and visual layout begins. The site's Main Page is designed first. WSR produces a draft based upon the content, needs and preferences provided, and uploads this site to a private location on the Internet where the client can view it. The client's feedback is solicited, and this feedback is used to produce a second draft. Once more, client feedback is used to make another round of changes and these changes are expected to produce a final draft.

7 :: Database Building and Dynamic Application Coding

Website Reworks creates any databases needed as well as the code for the dynamic pages.

8 :: Coding of the Actual Pages

The approved page designs are now used as templates. Text and graphic content is added and adjusted for the perfect layout.

9 :: Final Site Testing

The site is thoroughly tested. You'll have another chance to review it for any minor changes or corrections, and WSR tests these pages on numerous browsers, on different platforms, and at different browser window sizes and resolution settings, correcting any remaining errors.

10 :: Site Launch

Payment balance is due and payable at the time when the site is uploaded to the server and is "live".

11 :: Ongoing Maintenance

We are pleased to handle your ongoing maintenance at our low rates.