Our Credentials and Qualifications
Our Web professionals have been working in Web design and development since 1995 - the very beginning of the World Wide Web. Because the technology of the Internet changes so rapidly, we are constantly training our developers on the newest tools and techniques, including:
- E-commerce shopping carts and payment systems
- Database technologies (SQL Server, MySQL, Access, etc.)
- XML, ASP, ColdFusion, .NET, and standards-based development
- Flash and other "Rich Internet Application" tools
How we build sites...
There are several phases to building great Web sites.
Site Requirements. The very first thing we do is sit down with you and go over what you want your site to do, how you want it to look, what security measures are needed, and your expectations. We then draw up an outline of the site and make sure it is what you want.
Mock-Up. Next we create a "mock-up" of the site, which is a series of screens that show you exactly what each page will look like and how it will function. The final text and data won't be included at this point. During this phase, you will have ample opportunity to make changes and alter the way the site works. We will not proceed to the next step until you are completely satisfied with the mock-up.
Programming. Using the mock-up as our guide, we will then begin programming the site to work as designed. We will include the final text and populate any databases that are part of the site.
Testing. Depending on the size and complexity of your site, we will spend a sizable portion of time testing the site to make sure there aren't any major 'bugs' that will keep the site from functioning properly. You will be asked to help us test the site.
Launch. Finally, we will make the site available to the public (or whatever audience it is built for). It is at this point that we register the site with search engines. We also keep an eye on how visitors are using the site and can make minor adjustments to keep user problems to a minimum.
Our Tools...
We use the latest software to create sites, including:
- Macromedia Dreamweaver MX
- Macromedia Flash Professional
- Adobe PhotoShop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Visual Studio .NET
- Macromedia Fireworks
- Macromedia Freehand
- Corel Draw
- and others
