subject: An Explanation Of The Website Design Process [print this page] If you are a potential client looking for a website design and reaching out for website development services, the list below is a pretty good outline of how ATAK Interactive, a Los Angeles web design or many other website design agencies, will work with you.
Introduction Email/Phone Call
Meeting Set Up (in person if possible)
Learn Client Business; Discovery
Outline Website or Project Requirements.
Make Recommendations, and Suggest/Discuss Options
Development of Project Brief and Requirements Doc.
Client review and confirmation of brief.
Proposal creation and project quote.
Hosting Recommendations Developed Here
Proposal Delivered to Client with Walkthrough if Desired
Project Start
Design Phase
Discovery (usually has already happened in brief and meetings)
Home Page Design
Revisions and Approvals
Internal Website Page Designs
Revisions and Approvals
All Items Finalized and Approved
Coding and development.
Installation of any carts and security.
Beta Testing
Client Beta Testing
Client feedback and Changes
Go Live
Updates and Maintenance
This is, of course, a very general simplification of how website design companies take care of and work with their clients. Every client is unique and has very specific needs. Web design agencies should take the time to listen to their clients and put together a plan for their company that will meet or exceed their expectations for developer interaction and design deliverable.
