Step-by-Step Guide to Website (re)Design — It is a free guide that describes a systematic approach to turning your Website into a lead-generating machine and driving sales. It will walk you through each step involved in creating a roadmap for a successful business Website. Web Design & Development Process
At AMA Interactive, we have developed a procedure for planning, designing, and producing your website in an efficient manner. Download our “Step-by-Step Guide to Website (re)Design” to get your website design or redesign project started on the right foot.
Step 1: Online RFQ Form and preliminary estimate
We review your information from our online RFQ Form and/or the guide, then email you an initial estimate with a price range. A telephone consultation usually follows this step. The consultation will be used as an exchange of information, to answer any questions you may have and help you decide if you want to move on to the next step.
Step 2: Preparation of a detailed proposal
If, after the initial estimate and consultation, you decide to go forward, AMA Interactive will spend more time gathering information by email, phone, or in face-to-face meetings. We will then provide a detailed proposal for your Website with scope of services, an estimated total cost and a time line to complete your project.
Step 3: Signing of Agreement
AMA Interactive will email or fax you an Agreement, written without legalese for you to sign and send back to us.
Step 4: Content gathering
Gather your text and graphic content before we can begin working on your site design. We will assist you in pulling together the text, logo, graphics, and photographs needed for the site, but it's important to be aware that a Web site project does require work on your part.
Step 5: Database building and Web programming
While you are gathering the content, we will create any databases needed, as well as the code for all dynamic pages. We thoroughly test these applications before launching.
Step 6: Site mock-up
Next, we begin working on a site mock-up consisting of the Main Page (Home) and 2-3 inside pages. Based on the needs and preferences you have provided us, we develop a site mock-up. We upload it to a private location on our server where you can review it online. You will be able to test and review the navigation scheme, layout and the overall look of your site.
Step 7: Building and coding of actual pages
We then create a template based on the approved design. Text and graphic content are added and adjusted for a perfect layout. Coding and backend scripting are done to complete the web pages.
Step 8: Final site testing
The site is thoroughly tested. You’ll have another opportunity to review it for any minor changes or corrections. We will test the pages on numerous browsers, different platforms, and at different browser window sizes and resolution settings, correcting any remaining errors.
Step 9: Site launch
We upload the files to your server or our hosting partner and your site is now live. We allow five business days after the launch for you to review the site and test functionality. Any errors or functionality problems brought to our notice and is an omission on our part, is fixed at no cost. We can do future updates on an “as needed” basis or you can buy blocks of time. Final payment of balance is due and payable prior to launch (see payment terms).
Step 10: Are we done now?
No! Now is the time to actively promote your site and submit it to search engines. Click here for affordable solutions to Web site promotion. We would be happy to handle your ongoing maintenance too.
We wish you the best of luck and continued success with your new business Web site. All of us at AMA Interactive appreciate the opportunity to have worked with you and the trust you placed in us on such an important project.
Thank you.
Payment terms
A 50% deposit is required upon acceptance of our proposal and the balance due prior to taking the site live. Once we begin working on your project, no refunds are given.
Please note that we cannot begin work before receiving the initial deposit. Sorry, there are no exceptions. Payments can be made using our secured server environment or by a company check if you are in Houston.
We understand priorities may change on your end that may result in delays. We will work with your schedule. However, we do reserve the right to bill you the full amount if the project takes exceptionally long to complete due to delays on your end.
To get started, fill out the short form in the sidebar or our online RFQ/RFP form or call us at (713) 532-5834.
