The following is a general outline of the steps that will be covered as we design and host (if you choose) your website.

  1. Using the contact form you may submit a description of your site. This will give me a sense
    of the size of the site you need as well as the functionality. We will then review your request together and discuss the goals of your project.
    • Based on this discussion, I will draw up a proposal and provide a quote for the cost
      of the project.

  2. When the proposal is accepted I will present a contract for the work, a formality, which will
    make our collaboration run smoothly. At the same time I will provide you with the payment
    schedule along with an invoice for 50% of the total cost. Work on your website will begin
    once payment is received and cleared.
    • At this time I will send you a questionnaire about your establishment to obtain many
      of the details that will become a part of your website.

  3. One week after receiving your completed questionnaire I will present two rough drafts of
    the design and organization of your site for your comments. After receiving your comments
    and decision on the drafts, work on the entire site will move ahead.
    • It will be during this period that you will continue to provide the text and photographs
      for the pages as needed. The text will be added and formatted on the pages and any
      other features that you requested, such as contact forms, will be developed. We can
      use stock photography for your site for a small extra charge if you are unable to
      provide photos.
  4. Upon completion of this stage, the site will be uploaded into a directory on my server on the
    web where we can test the functionality, ease of use, and ensure that is it working in all
    browsers (such as Netscape, Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc).

  5. An invoice will be submitted to you and upon payment of the balance, the site will be
    uploaded to a hosting server of your choice. Joyce Design provides hosting services at very
    reasonable rates.

Designing a web site can take from 2 to 6 weeks depending on the scope and complexity of the project. The process is speeded up if you have all of your text and photos ready before design begins.

I invite you to send me a description of your website needs. It is important to note that a web site is often the front door or window to your business. It is my pleasure to provide you with a "front door" that you can be proud of and that will draw customers inside.