How do we build a custom web site?
The first step is known as the “architecture” of the website. It begins with gathering information from you. We get any photos or graphics (like logos) you have, and text content for the pages. This stage deals with the design concept of the site including how the navigation will work (which page will link to which page, etc.). The architecture is critical as the whole site is based on this.
A Mock-up (simple image) of the home page is created and sent to you. You respond with things you wish to change. When we finalize the artwork, it then moves to the next stage.
The page creation is next. Once you decide on a particular look we get busy building the pages with your content, pictures, graphics, etc. After this is done we request that you check it and give your approval.
Concurrent with the pages being created if there are any e-commerce or other programming functions needed, they are completed as well. This includes shopping carts, forums, user interfaces, order tracking panels, etc.
Regular updates by email are provided as the project moves forward to its completion.
Some things you don’t see in this process are the attention to details that will become very important to the future success of your site. Insuring that the code we use to build the pages is “friendly” to the search engines is part of this. There are also human “friendly” elements which can make or break a website.
If people cannot find the site (because the search engines can’t understand it), or if they do find it but it irritates them, the site will not produce good results. By paying attention to these details, Profit Gate creates sites that actually make money!