1. The Initial Consultation

These consultations usually take place at your location, and take about an hour. They are completely free and without obligation.
An initial consultation is an exchange of information. We'll answer any questions you have, and find out 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 go on to the next step, the writing of a detailed estimate.

2. Estimate preparation

If, after the initial consultation, you decide to go forward, we will spend more time gathering information, usually by email or phone, and write an estimate for the potential web site.
We charge for preparing an estimate, based on the complexity of the project. This is billed at the time the estimate is provided. If you then wish to proceed, this fee is absorbed into the total estimate for the project. At this stage we will ask you for a deposit based on the estimated cost of the work.

3 . Gathering content

Text and graphic content must be gathered before most work can begin on the site. We will assist you in getting your information for the text, logo, graphics, and photographs needed for the site, but it is important to understand that a web site project does require work on your part. We cannot create a site out of nothing.

4 . Final design of site structure

While you are gathering content, we will work on detailed plans for the site structure (the way information is presented and how navigation will work).

5 . Page layout drafts

Next, page layout and visual design begins. The site's Main Page is designed first. We produces a draft based upon the content, needs, and preferences provided, and upload this site to a private location on the Internet where you can view it. Your feedback is solicited, and this feedback used to produce a second draft. Once more, your feedback is used to make another round of changes, and these changes are expected to produce a final draft.
The same process is used for any other page designs required for the site.

6 . Creation of actual pages

The approved page designs are now used as templates. Text and graphic content is "plugged in" and adjusted for a perfect layout

7 . Final Site Testing

The site is tested on the actual server. You'll have another chance to review it for any minor changes or corrections. If a domain name needs to be pointed to the new site, this is usually done at this time, and the site is "live". We will also manually submit the site to the major free search engines.

10. Site Launch

The work is done, and payment balance is due.