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  Delivering optimal solutions derives from a structured, rigorous process that begins with carefully setting goals and, at every step, asks the question "Are we answering the project needs?" Our years of experience on both the client and agency side have enabled us to build a process that consistently targets the right goals—and offers flexible, compelling approaches to reaching those goals.
 
 
  The SiteGoals follows a proprietary staged design development process, one that can be compared to the building a house. Our design stage includes the following 3 Steps:
Step 1: Development of Wireframes
Wireframes are similar to drawing construction blueprints for a house. At this time we establish the top-tier page architecture in a bare bones, black and white layout. We focus purely on the structure and allocation of on-screen real estate in how it pertains to the desired path of action for the visitor. It is in this stage that navigation and layout issues are worked out, allowing the site to be manipulated quickly and easily without committing to design.
Step 2: Creating the "look and feel"
Once the framework is established the output is used to begin designing the user interface “look and feel.” This consists of exploring a variety of color and branding approaches, to broaden the possibilities before narrowing it to the final design. For many this is often the stage where web development perceptually begins.
Step 3: Creation of Designed Non-functional Comps
Once the design is established, often derived from existing branding efforts and focused on creating an appropriate visual identity, the process is refined and optimized until the all elements are created. This is the final stage in which layout can be easily modified. Then, after the top tier pages are defined in fully designed non-functional comps, the individual elements are then created for all additional pages, as necessary.
 
  Once the elements are designed and web-ready, the actual page development begins. We believe that a technical solution should be simple, reliable, and intelligent. Not only must the technical solution be well thought out, it should be easy to use and transparent to the user.
 
Technology Determinations: Due to the strength and support of several similar systems of technology like ASP, PHP and Cold Fusion it is truly possible to create a reliable, cost effective and measurable technical solution to solve just about any problem. Specific technology solutions will be applied on an as-needed basis determined by the needs of the process and existing technology infrastructure. Any standard, reliable technology solution can be exceptionally provided through either our in-house team or our exceptional consultant network.
 
  Upon the completion of the development stage, final review and quality control testing begins. It is at this stage we review the site’s final implementation on multiple platforms and conditions in an attempt to identify any inconsistencies or errors. Once the bugs have been ironed out, the site is ready for “live” testing.
 
  Following the site launch, best practices recommend the continued monitoring and refinement of a site and its user experience. SiteGoals is committed to assisting our clients in an ongoing manner, we will happily continue to work on additional projects upon the agreement of both parties with specific objectives determined ahead of time.
 
Stage 1: Goal Setting
Stage 2: Research & Analysis
Stage 3: Deconstruction
Stage 4: Design
Stage 5: Development
Stage 6: Quality Control Testing
Stage 7: Maintenance
 
 
 
 
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