Customized Solutions
Website Development & Maintenance
We offer a variety of cost effective web designs to tailor your needs. We can create anything from simple web site designs to more complex designs featuring items such as community groups, slide shows, photo galleries and e-commerce ranging from credit card payment gateways, Secure SSL Certificates and online stores.
Our award winning photography staff can provide digital photography services for your web site or publications. We can use your existing domain name or we can work with you to secure your own brand name on the web. We work with you to keep your site current and up to date after its creation with our cost effective Maintenance Plans!
Our commercial designs include Search Engine Submissions, since most Web site traffic and online purchases come from search engines or directories like Google, Yahoo or MSN. We also offer programs like Traffic Blazer® to get you your share of that business by increasing your online visibility!
Many clients ask:
- What's included in custom "Website Development"?
- "How does the process work?"
- "What order will we go in?"
This page explains the steps from start to finish and gives you an idea of what you can expect when working with us.
Remember, this is just a guide, your project may have needs that are not addressed here. If you're ready to request your free, no-obligation quote, contact us today for your free Website Design Quote.
Project Phases
There are several phases that our web developers must go through to creat your Website. While this process can delay the final product, we guarantee you that we do it for a reason. Find out more below on what Center State Communications web developers do when creating your web site.
- Decision / Planning
- Graphic Design
- Website Development / Coding
- Testing
- Website Launch
- Project Completion
Hosting & Addons
- 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; consider the type of design style which appeals to you and then be sure to let us know.
When you are ready, please request your free, no-obligation website design quote.
- Needs Analysis
Based on the information you provided when requesting your website design quote, we attempt to determine your needs, what you are expecting from your website, and try to get a feel for your industry. 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 and we will express those before quoting on your project.
If we believe that your website development project could benefit from our services and skills, we will quote you on 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. (Contracts are not required for projects under $1,500.00.)
- Initial Deposit
The signed contract and 50% deposit is required before we schedule a time slot for 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 copy of the fully executed contract, a receipt for your deposit and your project start date. All projects are scheduled on a “first come, first served” basis.
- Domain Name registration / Website Hosting
If needed, we will immediately secure your desired domain name (pending availability) and include the first year of Domain Name registration service. Depending upon your website hosting contract, all Domain Names are registered in our name, this is known as a CSC Managed Plan. If you would prefer to manage your own Domain Name (CSC Self Managed Plan), we can instruct you on registering your Domain Name and managing it for years to come. Domain Names can be purchased directly from Center State Communications by visiting: http://cscdomains.net.
If you require hosting services, we recommend that you purchase your hosting from us. If you're on a CSC Managed Plan, your Domain Name Name Servers and website will be configured on our Shared Virutal Dedicated Servers. If you prefer to manage your own hosting (CSC Self Managed Plan), simply visit http://cscdomains.net and select "Web Hosting" from the main menu. All of our clients who host their websites with Center State Communications (http://cscdomains.net) have superb server uptime, lots of features as well as outstanding customer support!
- Project Begins
Upon receipt of your deposit and contract (if applicable), the developer in charge of your project will email you to confirm receipt of your deposit/contract, give you their direct contact information and possibly provide a list of items which will be needed from you over the course of development.
You will need to let us know the navigation links you would like (such as home, about us, services, etc) and supply all text and/or product information to be included on your site. In addition, you may also supply material such as company logo, personal photos, etc, if desired.
If you have any guide 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.
For E-Commerce sites that require us to enter products for you, we will need you to supply an Excel spread sheet listing the following: Product Name, Unique Product ID Number (if any), Product Description, Options (if any – size, color, etc), Price, Approximate Weight, Number in Stock, as well as the product photos named in correspondence with the Product ID Number on the spread sheet.
Ideally, all of the above information should be supplied prior to us getting started.
Work will commence on your scheduled start date. The developer in charge of your project will contact you on that day to confirm that we are getting started.
- Custom Designed Website Concepts
We will provide three possible custom designed home page concepts for your project. In most cases, we will be able to provide these designs within 3-5 business days following your start date.
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 layout, convert the design to HTML, add programming, etc.
During this process, you will have the opportunity to review progress. (See next item.)
- In Progress Viewing
We establish a private directory for your new website on our testing server so that you may view the website development progress at any time. 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.
- Professional Stock Photography
All projects include use of professional stock photography images from our current library. If a client requires stock photography which we do not currently possess, an additional fee may apply.
Website Development / Coding Phase
- Programming / Coding
All website development programming/coding to run any special features/visitor interactivity on your website is completed and tested.
- Website Pages Website Pages
Based upon your contract and the final design you selected, we create as many static or dynamic pages as needed to complete your site.
- Website Navigation
Navigation links or drop down menus, and rollover effects, if desired, are completed.
- Site Map
Creation of a site map page is done which includes easy one-click access to all pages of your site.
- Site Content
Incorporation of your logo, photos and text content is included in all projects. Custom logo design is available for an additional fee, please inquire if interested.
- CSS Stylesheet CSS Stylesheet
CSS Stylesheets are used to define font faces, styles, sizes and colors for consistency throughout the site.
- 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 custom website development projects.
- Response Forms / Email Contact Forms
We always recommend at least one contact form for your visitor’s convenience. Using a contact form, a visitor can email you directly from your website without needing to open their email program. This is especially convenient if a visitor is not using their own computer when their email program is not available. If you are interested in having a contact form on your website, please notify your web developer, a one-time setup fee will be incurred.
- Search Engine Readiness Check
Meta Tags, Page Titles, Page Heading, Alt Image Tags, Link Text, and Page Body Text evaluation and adjustment where needed throughout the website. At no time can we guarantee when or where the search engines will place your website within their search results or directory. We can provide you with services that will assist you in obtaining a higher spot on search engines. If you are interested in this service, please notify your web developer and they can quote you the fees involved.
- Browser Compatibility Testing Browser Compatibility Testing
Your website is tested on a variety of operating systems and browsers to insure proper display and functionality.
- Grammar & Spell Check
Before the website is launched, a grammar and spell check is performed to insure there are no mistakes.
- Dead 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.
- 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 necessary website files and scripts are copied to your domain and databases are setup.
- Error Testing
After the website is live, any interactive programming and scripts are tested to verify proper function. Since the design and testing phase often occurs on a different server, it is very important to once again verify that everything is working correctly after taking the website live.
- Website Files
After launch and testing of the website and depending on your contract terms, you are provided with a zipped archive of all website files.
- Instructions & Documentation
When necessary, any documentation needed to use the administration functions of your website is included in PDF format.
- Search Engine Submission
Depending upon the terms of your contract, hand submission and automated search engine submission occurs after launching, testing and fixing any issues there may have been. If you are interested in this service, please notify your web developer and they can quote you the fees involved.
- 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 3 hours labor). Minor changes include adding/changing text, adding or changing photos, etc. Any major revision requests will require additional discussion and possibly incur a fee. If you are interested in setting up a CSC Maintenance Plan and it was not dicussed at the time of signing your contract, please contact your web developer and they can quote you the fees involved.
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- E-Commerce Store
- Flash Effects & Animation
- Secure Forms with Database Back end (SSL Encryption)
- Website Editing (CMS)
- Site Search
- RSS Feed Aggregator
- News/Article Posting
- Photo Gallery
- Guestbook
- Community Forum
- Events Calendar
- And more!
Optional Addons pricing will vary. To obtain pricing, please inquire about the specific addon you wish to include. Optional Addons may be limited by what programming languages your website was written in and what web server your website is hosted on (Linux vs Windows). Additional products & services are available online at: http://cscdomains.net.
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