Concept & Planning

Engineering

Creative & Visual Design

Prototype Development

Development

Testing & Quality Assurance

Launch & Rollout

Maintenance & Reviews

Phase 2 Planning

Methodology
Website project planning and development guideline

At Avtec Media, our goal is to help you understand web technology in the most simple and straightforward way possible.

To facilitate this goal, we have a defined development process that guarantees projects will run smoothly and successfully. Please familiarize yourself with the process so you can fully understand everything that goes into creating a website. This guideline will also help you learn what to expect and what to provide regarding your required contribution to the project.

Stage 1 :: Concept & Planning
Stage 2 :: Engineering
Stage 3 :: Creative & Visual Design
Stage 4 :: Prototype Development
Stage 5 :: Development
Stage 6 :: Testing & Quality Assurance
Stage 7 :: Launch & Rollout
Stage 8 :: Maintenance & Reviews
Stage 9 :: Phase 2 Planning

Stage 1 :: Concept & Planning Meeting with Client

This is one of the most important parts of the entire process.

EVERYTHING involved in the project is defined:
Initial wants and needs
Target audience
Capability descriptions
Content and materials lists
Marketing messages and campaign
Team members
Contact information
Budget
Timeframes

Once this information is established, we set the goals of the project and determine the priority levels of specific project components.

Stage 2 :: Engineering

Our technical staff designs the underlying structure of the website. Based on the concept and planning meeting, Information Architects figure out the best way to organize and present the content.

The result of this process is the Site Architecture
We develop the site-wide navigation system
How the audience will interact with the site
We outline all of the procedures, tasks and processes facing users
We determine the most appropriate options to offer your users

The end result is the Functional Design.

Based on the functionality requirements, we determine the best technical solutions to implement, which are outlined in the Technical Architecture. It is critical to choose the right tools and to make best technical decisions so that development moves smoothly and the end solution is technically sound and scalable.

Stage 3 :: Creative & Visual Design

Now that we have figured out the technical details, we enter the Creative & Visual Design stage. Now that your infrastructure is solid, you get to work on the visual elements.

Design that clearly communicate our client's image and marketing message
Design that supports and promotes usability
Design that produces the intended perception and interpretation of the target audience

Form, color, layout and typography speak volumes to your audience.

Stage 4 :: Prototype Development

This stage occurs when a project has met intensive functionality and usability requirements.

Prior to developing back-end applications, a working prototype of the site is built
This validates the integrity of the Site Architecture, Functional Design and User Interface

Now you can test-drive the system before it's built!
You make sure the site looks and works the way you want it to.

Stage 5 :: Development

Build the applications
Tune the databases

Stage 6 :: Testing & Quality Assurance

We smooth out the development processes
We conduct rigorous user testing and quality assurance measures
From basic contact forms to heavy process loads on the servers, we ensure that your site is ready for the world to see

Stage 7 :: Launch & Rollout

1, 2, 3, lift-off! This is the day everyone has been waiting for!

We have tested the site - and it looks great!
We've addressed any major issues
The site is live and ready for public access
We will carefully monitor performance and response to the site
We will make sure everything continues to work properly

Stage 8 :: Maintenance & Reviews

Although your site is now live, there is still work to be done.
We offer:

Scheduled maintenance agreements
Do-it-yourself content management features
Site maintenance makes planning and implementing new functionality and features efficient and cost-effective

We provide quarterly review sessions where we:

Compare the original goals with the overall response,
Address any problem areas
Work on planning for upcoming phases

A neglected or abandoned site is paramount to poor customer service.
Avtec Media works hard with clients to keep their sites working right and looking great.

Stage 9 :: Phase 2 Planning

In any business, the key to continued success is creating positive long-term relationships with clients. The same goes for Avtec Media. Your success equals our success. Our continued involvement in your project keeps us up to date with your needs and allows us to produce new phases efficiently, rapidly, and cost-effectively. It just makes sense.

To find out more about what Avtec Media can do for you,
contact us and we'll work out the details!