Successful Web Site Design System
Professional Website Development Process To Grow Your Business

At www.covenantdesigns.com we have developed an efficient and cost-effective procedure by which we plan, design, and produce your web site.

1. Online Quote Request And Preliminary Estimate
We review your information from our online quote request and then email you an initial estimate based on what we feel will best serve your goals. This may be followed by a telephone consultation. 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. It is free and without any obligation.

2. Estimate Preparation
If, after the initial estimate and consultation, you decide to go forward, Covenant Designs will spend more time gathering information by email, phone, or in face-to-face meetings. We will then write a detailed written set of specifications for your Web site with scope of services, an estimated total cost and a time line to complete your project. You will know exactly you are getting for an exact cost.

3. Signing of Agreement
Covenant Design swill email or fax you a Proposal Agreement, written without legalese for you to sign and send back to us. 50% of the estimated total cost is due upon signing and accepting the proposal.

4. Content Gathering
Text and graphic content must be gathered before most work can begin on the site. 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 some work on your part.

5. Database Building And Web Programming
While you're gathering content, Covenant Designs will finalize detailed plans for the site structure (the way information is arranged and how navigation will work) as well as for any dynamic (database-driven) applications. Work on databases and data-driven pages can often begin during the content-gathering phase as well. These applications are tested thoroughly.

6. Site Mock-Up
Next, we begin working on a site mock-up consisting of the Main Page (Home) and 2-3 inside pages. The mock-up is based on the needs and preferences you have provided us via our online Web design worksheet. It is then uploaded to our private location on our server where you can view it “live”. You will be able to test and review the navigation scheme, layout and the overall look of your site. Your feedback is encouraged, and is used to make changes until you are 100% satisfied with the design.

7. Building And Coding Of Actual Pages
The approved page design is now used as a template(s). Text and graphic content is “plugged in” and adjusted for a perfect layout. Dynamic page code is added to page templates.

8. Final Site Testing
The site is thoroughly tested on the actual server. You'll have another chance to review it for any minor changes or corrections, and Marketme.com tests the pages on numerous browsers, on different platforms, and at different browser window sizes and resolution settings, correcting any remaining errors. If a domain name needs to be pointed to the new site, this is usually done at this time, and the site is "live".

9. Site Launch
Final payment of balance is due and payable at this time. The site is then uploaded to your server and is considered "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 considered to be our fault, will be fixed at no cost. After this period, a maintenance contract can be negotiated

10. Are We Done Now?
No — the profit-making part is just beginning! Now is the perfect time to actively promote your web site and submit it to search engines. We would also be happy to handle your ongoing web site maintenance too.

Get started right now by filling out our online quote request form.

For more details on intelligent web site design for optimum results, or an analysis or upgrade of your existing web site, contact us at creative@covenantdesigns.com
or call 214-703-0360.

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