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WEB SITE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
Information Gathering / Analysis
Input:
o Interviews with clients
o Mails and supporting docs by client
o Discussions Notes
o Online chat
o Recorded telephone conversations
o Model sites/applications etc.
Output
o Work plan
o Cost involved
o Team requirements
o Hardware-software requirements
o Supporting documents
o Approval
Questions to ask:
o Purpose
o Goals
o Target Audience
o Content
Planning / Specification Building
Input:
o Reports from analysis team.
Output:
o Complete requirement specifications to individuals and customer/customer's
representatives, responsibilities, timelines and costs, client goals, target audience
Modules of site
o Layout, site navigation, dynamic parts of site
o Interactive forms, ecommerce, flash, etc.
Site Map
o List of all main topic areas ofsite,sub-topics, if applicable.
Access To Servers And Build Folder Structure
o FTP host, username and password
o Control panel log-in information
o Database configuration

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o Any languages or frameworks currently installed
o Required software and resources (stock photography, fonts, etc.)
Design
Input:
o Requirement specification.
Output:
o Site design with templates, images and prototype.
Customer comments, feedback and approvals can be communicated.
Web designer will create one or more prototype designs for web site (usually a.jpg image)
Wireframe and design elements planning
o Where visual layout of website begins to take shape
Development
Start with a base template
Lay out main sections and content
Begin carving up HTML/CSS by inserting major sections (main <div>s) for header, footer and
content area.
Begin adding text and image content.
Elements such as interactive contact forms, flash animations or ecommerce shopping carts are
implemented and made functional duringphase.
Develop and test special features and interactivity.
Fill with content.
Test and verify links and functionality.
Content Writing
Input:
o Designed template.
Output:
o Site with formatted content.
There are professional content developers who can write industry specific and relevant content
for site.
Message, amount of copy, nuances of language, tone, etc.
Launch, Testing and Delivery
Input:
o Site, requirement specifications, supporting documents, technical specifications and
technical documents.
Output:
o Completed application/site, testing reports, error logs, frequent interaction with
developers and designers.

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Complete functionality of forms or other scripts
An FTP (File Transfer Protocol) program is used to upload web site files to server
Web designers offer domain name registration and web hosting services
Confirm all files have been uploaded correctly and site continues to be fully functional
Marks official launch of site, as it is viewable to public
Integration testing
Stress testing
Scalablity testing
Load testing
Resolution testing
Cross-browser compatibility testing (IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera, iPhone, BlackBerry, etc.)
W3C Validation (HTML, CSS)
Promotion:
Be sure client is satisfied with product and all contractual obligations have been met (refer to
project charter).
A closed project should leave both and client satisfied, with no burned bridges.
Provide documentation and source files
Get client to sign off on last checks, provide contact information for support and officially close
project
Maintain a relationship with client (checking in a month down road to make sure everything is
going smoothly is often appreciated).
Maintenance
Output:
o Updated application, supporting documents to other life cycle steps and teams.
SEO (Search Engine Optimization).
Ongoing promotion
Technical maintenance
Content management & updating
Site visit activity reports
Staff training and mentoring
Considerations:
Often times, clients change their minds in the middle of the process.
Some clients want to see ready made templates rather than a customized design.
Many of the steps above intersect and are not meant to be chronological.
Helpful Resources
6 Phases of the Web Site Design and Development Process-
http://www.idesignstudios.com/blog/web-design/phases-web-design-development-process

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A 6-Step Process for Producing a Website - http://sixrevisions.com/web-development/a-6-step-
general-process-for-producing-a-website/
A Comprehensive Website Planning Guide - http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2011/06/09/a-
comprehensive-website-planning-guide/
Design Process - http://www.vanseodesign.com/work/design-process/
Following A Web Design Process - http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2011/06/22/following-a-
web-design-process
Gathering Information for Website - http://www.totaltravel.com/media/check-list.pdf
Guide to Creating Website Information Architecture and Content -
http://www.princeton.edu/communications/services/docs/IAguide2.pdf
How to Build a Website -
http://webdesign.about.com/od/beforeyoustartawebsite/p/build_website.htm
Our Website Development Process - http://www.web-eze.com/process/website-development-
process.html
Planning and information gathering - http://www.ineonova.com/s1a13/web-design-project-
phases/1-planning-and-information-gathering.html
Six Phases of Web Site Design and Development Process -
http://www.idesignstudios.com/faq/process/
Starting Out Organized: Website Content Planning Right Way -
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/03/17/starting-out-organized-website-content-
planning-the-right-way/
Systems development life-cycle -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Systems_Development_Life_Cycle
The Complete No-Nonsense, Step-by-Step Guide to Designing Websites -
http://www.webdesignfromscratch.com/design-process/web-design-process/
The Website Development Process - http://www.draydesign.com/website-development-
process.htm
Web Design Questionnaires, Project Sheets and Work Sheets -
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/11/26/web-design-questionnaires-project-sheets-
and-work-sheets/
Web Development Life Cycle -
http://www.macronimous.com/resources/web_development_life_cycle.asp
Website Development Process -
http://www.attitude.net.nz/website_development_process.html