» The Web Design Process

At L&A Web Design Services we believe that a concerted approach to web development and the active involvement of our clients leads to a successful venture. Below is an high-level overview of the steps involved in our 3-Phase Design Process:

Prepare and Plan

• Study and research content area, client organization, target market, and competition in conjunction with client.
• Analyze client and user needs through stakeholder interviews, brainstorming sessions, and surveys.
• Develop goal statements, user profiles, and needs statement.
• Prepare and present for approval a site project plan to include a site specifications and standards document and a project management plan.

Design and Produce

• Create the Basic Design including the site structure, site map, navigation, and cross-links.
• Prepare resources including developing content (text, graphics, etc.).
• Develop technical prototypes, composites and storyboards.
• Present prototype to client and obtain approval
• Produce full site

Launch, Test, Maintain, Update and Improve

• Upload files to host server, check links and graphics, access time, accessibility and usability, and editorial content. Present to client for approval and promote the site.
• Maintain, Update and Improve is an optional service, based on frequency of maintenance and updating, including site optimization for user-centricity and search engine ranking.