PLANNING -

Building a Website is much like building a custom home. A well-defined blueprint, to which all parties agree on, allows the builder to move forward so the final product meets or exceeds expectations.

The strategic "Website Blueprint" brings your Website business concept into focus. Customarily a 1-3 week process, the Blueprint allows you to work with our team of professionals to determine a series of criteria in the development and deployment of your Website. Upon completion of this process, you will have the following deliverables:

Executive Summary/Needs Analysis
This document will describe the overall business case and target audience of the site. It also identifies the unique needs of the audience from a technical or design perspective. Your Web architecture requirements and priorities are defined as a first step in planning the function of the site.

Narrative of Site Functions and Use Cases
In this item the scope of the Web architecture is defined in a description of how the site is used by visitors and how administrators manage Web content and visitor interaction through the Website. Details include a step-by-step description of use cases, how technology will be used to implement the architecture and business priorities.

Site Map
The "Site Map" is a visual representation of the site displaying individual sections and/or pages. The purpose of the site map is to give a visual representation of navigation and site complexity section-by-section and/or page-by-page. The site map is used as a reference for the client and developers in building graphical and technical functions.

User Interface/Creative Brief
This section details the specifications for the creative direction and user interface for the site. The Design Document gives an overview of design and user interface needs. This includes a review of user/client base and suggestions about the type of interface and design that may be most appropriate for the site. Outlined in the document are design needs that may influence the layout of the site, including navigational limitations, content administration, dynamic content and current marketing collateral. Specific needs, such as logo design or scanning, may also be included in this document.

Dataflow Diagram, Database Schematic
The most technical portion of the Site Blueprint provides a visual representation of dataflow present in site usage and site maintenance. This identifies data sources and how users and administrators use and update the data. Any special considerations for data storage and retrieval are defined in this portion of the document. A database schematic is provided to show and define all the elements of the data stored in the system. These elements of the blueprint are crucial to successfully developing and deploying complex Websites.

Along with your hard copy Website Blueprint, your Design Consultant will provide information on how to move forward with your project. This can include a detailed proposal from ABS Custom Web Development including pricing, payment options and projected delivery dates. Contact your Design Consultant for more information about this service.