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Your 10 step guide to the Aggregata website design process
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Making the decision to enter the online world with a website for your business can often be daunting and full of unknown terms and procedures. This guide was developed to give first-time website owners an insight into our website design process.
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Step 1: First Contact
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You have received one of our promotional emails or flyers, come across our website
while surfing the net, or maybe our services have been recommended by a friend or
colleague.
If you are interested in taking the first step towards your new online presence, simply
submit a quote request and we will make a time to contact your or come to your office
if you are local to the Tulsa or surrounding areas.
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Step 2: Consultation
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During the consultation, we will gather as much information about your requirements
as we can, and in turn you will have the opportunity to question us about anything
you are not sure about. Often times we will offer additional features and possibilities
to brainstorm and think about becoming a reality in your website -- one thing is for
sure, if you can dream it we can probably build it.
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Step 3: Quotation
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Once we have all the information we need, we will be able to provide you with a written
quote, usually within 48 hours. This will outline all the chargeable aspects of the
website so you know exactly what you are getting for your money.
This quotation is a firm estimation of the cost of the website. In some case adding
extra features, pages or functionality (which is fine, as it is common to overlook
things at the first consultation) can result in an additional quote. However we are
quick to realize that for some businesses or individuals building a website has many
unknowns so it is not uncommon for us to include these scenarios into the original
agreement.
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Step 4: Contract Signing
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Once both parties are happy with the final cost, we will ask you to sign our Website
Development Contract which outlines the work that is to be done, the time scale and
the costs involved. We will only begin to produce your website once you have indicated
your approval and acceptance of this by signing off a hard copy of the proposal, and
once you have supplied all the materials we need to begin website construction.
As for payment, we are quick to realize that for some businesses or individuals cash
flow can be hard to predict and manage. Unlike some of our competitors we have no
problem setting up easy payment plans to help ease this burden and help get you online
and a website you can use to grow your business.
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Step 5: Initial Design Production
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Once all the paperwork is out of the way, we can get into the creation of your new
website. We will supply you with a list of required materials that will need to begin
designing your new website, which often includes the items below:
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Digital copy of your logo if available.
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Outline of desired corporate colors
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Site map, listing of pages and linking relaionships
Aggregata will produce a static design concept (also known as a 'layout' or 'mockup')
of your website and upload it for you to view and approve. This is a non-functioning
but visually accurate 'image' of your site which gives you an idea of how the finished
product will look.
While we hope to produce exactly what you are after the first time, we understand
that there will often be changes to the look of the design before you are completely
happy with it, so at his stage you can provide feedback for us to refine your design.
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Step 6: Design Approval
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Once you are satisfied with the design, we will begin converting the design into a
functional website. Please note that drastic changes to the website static design
concept after this time can incur extra charges, so be sure that you are completely
happy with the design before proceeding! In most cases, we are able to find a solution
that doesn't involve any additional costs, but some changes do cause major architectural
changes that take significant resources to implement.
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Step 7: Website Development and Testing
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From this point on, it's all go!
Once we have received approval of the static design concept we can start constructing
the pages of the website using the content you have supplied. To make this process
quick and easy, we ask that you keep readily available all content so there is minimal
delay. If you have opted to include our highly touted Content Management System most
of the content is completed by you.
At the end of the construction process we will upload the testing version of the website
to a private location so you can review and make any changes, and so we can set up
forms and email addresses and test any additional functionality such as administration
sections and e-commerce.
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Step 8: Website Launch and Final Payment
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When you are completely happy with all aspects of the website, we ask that you make
your final payment. We will continue to work with you in educating you on any of the
inner workings of your website. The most rewarding part of our job is watching your
business grow and expand with an online marketing presence.
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Step 9: Promotion and Search Engine Submission
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Just when you think it is all over and complete, our service continues...we take great
effort in getting your website promoted and submitted to all of the leading search
engines. If your website is being hosted with Aggregata, this service does not end.
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Step 10: Maintenance and Enhancements
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To keep them current and interesting for viewers, websites should be regularly updated
with new content. This helps with search engine rankings as well as keeping your clients
informed about the latest news within your business as well as the services and products
you offer. Obviously including our Content Management System in your website significantly
reduces this need, however from time to time additional features are required. Feel
free to contact us with any changes you need, in most cases the required change is
so minor its probably a quick fix with minimal to no costs involved.
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