The Design Process
Our proven process saves you both time and money.
At Rio, we are all about process. Knowing that you will be well informed and engaged during the entire web development process, you can feel confident and secure that your vision will transformed into a successful online reality.
During all stages of the development process, we keep you regularly informed with up-to-date progress reports. You always have ample opportunity to provide feedback and direction if desired. Like software, web sites are developed within certain control methods. Our process follows strict standards with project specific frameworks to ensure quality control. Let us examine our four-step design process:
Define
This is the beginning phase. Here, we primarily work with our clients in developing a specific web strategy that fits their unique needs and goals. We correspond with our clients to ensure we both have the same vision. Once web features are discussed and agreed upon, the proposal is approved and client signs contract.
- Communicate strategy and goals
- Define budget and costs
- Define product benchmarks
- Proposal approval
- Sign contracts
Design
This is the second phase. Here, we build system architectures and navigation. We also develop the website layout for graphic design, functionality and simplicity. We test the prototype for usability as well as for look and feel. Before phase ends, we review project schedule and benchmarks.
- System architectures
- Develop layout
- Functionality and simplicity
- Re-affirm client’s approval
- Request small changes
Develop
In this third stage, we program code, implement systems integration and manage the website. We also work on marketing the site. We meet and exceed our clients expectations.
- Programming
- Systems integration
- Marketability
- Website management
- Meets expectations
Deploy
In the final stage, we launch your website and work on increasing it marketing power with the option for SEO. In addition to this, we help monitor success and help with questions/concerns.
- Launch site
- Work on SEO
- Questions/Concerns
- Training and support
- Monitor success
