Project Workflow Details
From start to finish, it is important for you too know how your project will progress. Most of these details apply directly to a web design project, but much of the principles are the same for our graphic design and logo design services.
1. Deciding on a designer or programmer
This may seem trivial to some, but you want to make sure and get the right designer and/or programmer for your project. And at Dynamite Inc we know that the majority of time we can meet your needs But if we cannot for some reason, we will be glad to help you find the right company.
2. Lay out goals and expectations
One of the more challenging aspects for many of our clients is writing down your ideas and goals. Try and be specific and to the point as possible. If you feel like you need lots of direction from us, do not worry, we are more than happy to provide it. But most of the time we find that our clients do have at least something in their mind's eye so to speak.
3. Fill out the questionnaire
We have put together a few questions that will hopefully help your project get started on the right foot. Some questions will be directly beneficial for us, others will simply help you make decisions on certain aspects of your project, perhaps decisions you did not even realize needed to be made!
If any of the questions are confusing, just ask and we will explain them further. And some may not apply to your project, so simply skip them.
4. Sign the contract
To save both yourself and us from any confusion down the road, we have a standard contract.
5. Initial payment
If the total project timeline is less than two months, then we generally ask for a 50% initial payment. Longer projects, or under special situations, we will break it down based on your needs. At this time, we accept business checks, cashiers checks, money orders as well as MasterCard and VISA.
6. “Rough draft” designs
Now the fun work can begin! We will take everything previously discussed, and the information from the questionnaire, and design the “rough drafts.” They will be large image files that we will either post online and email the links, or actually email the images to you.
Each project is a little different, so we may do two, three, or more, rough drafts for your review. We will try and make them as original and differing as possible so that you can choose from a wider range of possibilities.
Also, some projects will require multiple drafts per section, depending on how many varying pages the final site will have. For example, some web site's opening page will have a different design and layout then the rest of the site.
7. Tweaking of design, look, and general feel
As we receive feedback from you, we will make “tweaks” and adjustments to one or more of the drafts. Sometimes our clients have us take a certain aspect of one design and “merge” it with another.
Usually, we can accomodate up to 6 revisions that are subsequent and orderly. If you feel you may need more, we would be happy to discuss this up-front with you.
8. Finalizing the design
Once the layout, design, and graphical elements are decided upon (and work has begun), it is difficult to re-do certain aspects of the design. Please make sure that everything is just the way you like it before giving the go-ahead.
9. Programming and coding
The difficult, or boring (depending on your perspective!) job for us. Sit back and let us do the work here!
10. Adding content
Depending the project, either you will add the majority of the content, or we will. This includes all the text for the site — sales pitches, about you page(s), how to contact you, services, etc — as well as photos in a gallery, products for your catalog.
Of course, you can start to prepare for this ahead of time. In fact, it would be a good idea to, so when the time comes to add it you have it all organized and read to go.
11. Final payment
If everything goes as planned, you will be more than happy to pay the balance.
12. Web site is “made live!”
The final step for a getting your site up, but by no means the end! We will be around to help you get the word out and keep your site running smoothly.
