Planning is the most important step in the web design process. Here is a summary of the steps we typically take with our clients in order to launch a successful web site.

1. Initial Consultation: We'll meet over the phone or in person (if local) to discuss your website needs.

2. First Deposit: To begin the job, a 20% deposit and a signed agreement is required.*

3. Page Content: We'll determine how many pages you will need and whether or not you have existing material to fill those pages. Use Microsoft Word It is best to provide text in some sort of computerized format such as Microsoft Word. This will speed up the process. CD, zip or floppy is an acceptable format. You may also email the text data for your website. If however, you do not have any text online, you can provide hand written or printed material but that will slow down the process and may cost extra.

4. Artwork (jpg, gif or tif format): The best possible method for providing graphics is to supply computer images (i.e. jpg, gif, tif). This will guarantee the highest quality. If you don't have computer images -- brochures, photographs and other printed material will work too but often times a scanned image of printed material may result in a lesser quality image.

5. Template Approval: The first major milestone is the template design. WebWorXs will design a website template in preparation for text and pictures. You will be able to view the template in a staging/test area located on WebWorXs server.

6. Second Deposit: After we have received sign off for the template, the second deposit (usually 1/2 of the current balance) will be required and the work will continue.**

7. Construction and Completion of your website: Believe it or not, now comes the easy part. Your text and photographs will be arranged on each page. you will be able to view it remotely from your computer. You can email or call in changes and corrections.

8. Website Optimization: Your website will be optimized in preparation for the search engines.

9. Final Signoff and Last Deposit: When the website is completely ready to be launched, you will sign it off and give WebWorXs the final deposit.**

10. Website Launch: After receiving the final payment, we will copy your website to the server. We will tweak any final modifications you may have.**

11. Search Engine Submission: Once website is up and running on hosting server, your website will be submitted to the search engines.

* Unless the website is a dynamic interactive site (social networking, large e-commerce, etc.). Then we require 40-50% down.
** Unless you are setup on a payment plan for the web design.

The next step for you to take in getting your business online is to contact us.

You don't have to wait!
Although it may be a month or two before your new site will be launched, that doesn't mean you have to wait to have a web presence. Every second counts in the search engines. The longer your site has been established, the more prominence the search engines will give you. That's why it's a good idea to get started as soon as possible by getting a one page "Coming Soon" site.
Ask WebWorXs about getting a Coming Soon site while you wait for your real site to be launched. The advantage is, you'll get a jump in the search engines and your customers will have all the critical information so you won't loose business.

Ask WebWorXs about getting a temporary page while your site is being worked on.