Web Design Quote & Contract

Website Development Quote
If you have not already done so, you will want to take some time to think about what you wish to accomplish with your new website. Determine if you will need any special functionality or interactivity with your visitors.
Needs Analysis
Based on the information you provided, we attempt to determine your needs & what you are expecting from your website. This is why it is important for you to be as detailed as possible when requesting your quote. We may have questions for you to help clarify certain issues before quoting your project.
Website Development Contract
Once we have come to an agreement on project details, timeline and price, we will prepare a website development contract for you to review, sign and send back with your deposit.
Deposit
The signed contract and 50% deposit is required before we schedule your project. The remainder of your balance will be due upon project completion. Once we have received your 50% deposit and signed contract, we will provide you with a receipt for your intial deposit.
Domain name registration & Website Hosting
If needed, we will secure your desired domain name (pending availability). The domain is registered in your name with your information and you will be the only registrant contact on file. If you require hosting services, we recommend Citadel hosting services.

Web Design Phase

Project Begins
Upon receipt of your deposit and contract, we will contact you email to confirm receipt of your deposit & contract.
You will need to let us know the navigation links you would like (such as Home, About, Services, Description, etc...) and supply all text and product information to be included on your site. In addition, your company logo, personal photos, etc, if desired. If you have any sites you would like us to refer to when designing your site or if you have any preference as to colors, style, etc please offer that information as well.
* Ideally, all of the above information should be supplied prior to us getting started.
Custom Designed Website Concepts
We will provide a few possible custom designed home page concepts for your project. After you have reviewed the designs and decided which one you would like to use, we will continue to make modifications to the design until the final desired look is achieved. Once the final desired look is achieved, we will create the interior page layouts.
In Progress Viewing
We establish a private directory on our testing server so that you may view the website development. In addition, your project manager will inform you via email when extensive updates to the site have been made so you can review the most recent progress.

Design & Coding

Programming & Coding
All website development that runs interactivity on your website is completed and tested.
Website Pages
Based upon your contract and the final design you selected, we create as many pages as needed to complete your site.
Website Navigation
Navigation links or drop down menus, and rollover effects, are completed.
Website Favicon
A favicon is a small image that displays in the address bar and on the favorites menu when someone bookmarks or adds your website to their "Favorites". Creation of a favicon is included in all website design projects.
Response & Email Contact Forms
We always recommend at least one contact form for your visitor's convenience.

Testing

Search Engine Readiness Check
At no time can we guarantee when or where the search engines will place your website within their search results or directory.
Grammar & Spell Check
Before the website is launched, a grammar and spell check is performed to insure there are no mistakes.
Link Check
A thorough check for misdirected links and missing files is performed just prior to as well as after the launch of the website.
Forms & Programming
Any email contact forms and/or programming features included in your project are tested to confirm they are functioning as required.

Launch

Final Payment
Final payment is always due before we take the website live on your domain. Upon receipt of final payment, you will be emailed a final/paid in full receipt.
Launch Website
All website files and scripts are copied to your domain and databases are setup.
Quality Testing
After the website is live, any interactive programming and scripts are tested to verify proper function.
Website Files
After launch and testing of the website, you are provided with all of your website files.
Instructions & Documentation
A (2) Two hour orientation is included in the price of the contract. When necessary, any documentation needed to use the administration functions of your website can be emailed directly to you or your company.

Completion

Minor Adjustments & Changes
Minor adjustments to the website are included at no charge for up to two weeks after the website has launched (maximum of up to 2 hours labor). Minor changes include adding changing text, adding or changing photos, etc. Any major revision can be done for a discussed fee.