Website Design Process

Our goal is to make you comfortable working with us, even if you've never hired professional Website designer before. And, of course, your 100% satisfaction. To meet those goals we'd like to explain our website design process right up front.

Award project

50% of the total Web design project is due upon your approval of the project estimate.

Research

We work with you to gather and organize information about your company, communications objectives, expectations and goals.

Preliminary Exploration

During this phase we will create and present two (2) initial Website design directions (home page) for the website.

Evaluation

Based upon your suggestions, we will refine designs. The next installment of 25% of the website design fee is due upon approval of the concept/design direction.

Execution

Your approved concept/design direction will be programmed into the appropriate code along with required content, images, forms, scripting, links and database (if applicable).

Site Testing

We will upload your site to our servers for beta testing -- finalization of links, copy and graphics. Your site remains private until the process is complete.

Approval

Upon final approval of your website, the remaining 25% of website design fee is due.

Posting

Your site will be uploaded to appropriate servers, and "go live".

Hosting

If you don't have a hosting service, Kristof Creative provides competitively priced hosting services.

Digital Archive

All files for each element of your web site design will be digitally archived to a cross-platform CD or DVD along with corresponding file index.

Project Timing

Based on the scope of work to be completed, a final delivery date will be determined in advance. Final delivery date is dependent on a timely client approval process.

Additional

As each project has it own unique requirements, the actual process and payment schedule can differ on a case-by-case basis.

Estimate does not not include hosting, scanning, digital retouching and alterations, or outside costs including, but not limited to, photography, copywriting, stock imagery, state or local sales tax, where applicable, freight shipping or other miscellaneous charges.