subject: What To Expect From A Web Design Quotation [print this page] If you are looking to make an easy-to-use CMS website that sells a product or service, your web design quote should encompass these features:
Navigation and access to information
Navigation must be quick and simple, giving user quick access to the information relevant to them, dependant on the type of product they are looking for. As such we propose there is a primary level of navigation, used to direct users to the product area that is most relevant to them, be it a corporate video, and wedding video or other product variation. When a primary area has been selected, users will then be able to navigate the section using additional secondary navigation.
Customer Profile Section
The site will include a password protected consumer profile area where user will be able to log in and view and edit their customer details, including the ability to
Update contact information
Manage and add to their package
Make Payments
Customer Profiles will then be accessible via the customer management section of the CMS.
Content Management System (CMS)
Layouts of headings, main body text and the like will remain constant throughout the site using an agreed framework to maintain the design integrity and brand consistency of the website.
The CMS will be developed in a web-based format with a "what you see is what you get" (WYSIWYG) editor at its core. Initially, we will incorporate up to four different page layout templates such as home page, news page, standard content page and one additional as preferred. The CMS will be accessed via a password protected administration link for security of the site.
Customer Profile Section (within CMS)
This area will provide a searchable database of all profiles on the site. you will be able to view and amend:
Customer Contact Details
Customer Purchases
Order Details
Order Progress
Individual Customer
Additional functionality
Mobile web (optional - by additional quotation)
Each website created within the CMS will also include a mobile version, specifically designed for the latest range of touch-screen mobiles including iOS and Android.
Social networking
Integration of social networking, allowing articles and news to be posted to Twitter, Facebook, del.ici.ous, Stumble Upon, Digg etc.
Visitor statistics
Implementation of Google Analytics will allow us to track customer behaviour linked to KPIs.
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) friendly URLs
As each page is created, a search engine friendly URL is created containing the title of the article which allows search engines to quickly and effectively index new content.
Onsite SEO
Overlaying the system will be a single super-administration that will have access to the content on each site.
If you are confused by any of this information, it is advisable to take to a reputable web design agency.
