The development process

Our development process includes two major phases:

1. A design phase where we determine the features to be included and appearance. Costs for this phase are based on time and expenses. At the end of this phase you will have a fixed cost proposal for development and implementation.
2. The development and implementation phase. During development we provide clients with access to a private space where they can work with us. When the time comes to "go live" we manage the process to make sure it goes smoothly.

The effort required for each of these phases obviously depends on the nature of the project. The design phase might, for example, be very brief if the project duplicates existing functionality and uses a pre-built theme. On the other hand the same phase might require significant time if it requires the involvement of communities, meetings and presentations and working with external graphic artists.

An essential first step for all projects is to explicitly define the project's objectives. It's important during this step to not confuse objectives with features. If, for example, you're building a website "including a discussion forum" is not an objective but rather a feature. A forum is only one way of communicating with visitors or building a community. It may - or may not be - the best way for you to achieve that objective.