I work with several web designers as it creates a lot of diverity in our portfolio. I have worked with only one designer in the past and everything looked the same. The design is an important part of the web development process. I sometimes bat heads with the designers as I like the templates a little less and the content, video and functionality more.

At times I can integrate an HTML design into a blog in a few minutes and some designs can take me hours. What I have found is that once you clearly define your requirments to the designer and after I have worked with them a while, it gets easier to work with the variety of templates. Many of our clients require blogs, forums, CRM's and sales automation functionality. A good crafted html and .css design saves lot's of time for us developers.

Keep on blogging!!!

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Please consider the following questions. Your answers will help us identify what your needs around how we can create a site that will effectively communicate with the audiences you would like to reach.

1. What is the goal of the website?
   Identify your long-term and short-term objectives.
2. Who is the primary audience you would like to reach?
3. What key content areas would this audience be looking for on your site?
   Please rank in order from highest to lowest priority.
4. Are there any additional key content areas you would like the audience to know about?
5. Who are your secondary audiences?
   Repeat questions 3 and 4 for each audience.
6. What do you like about your site now?
7. What would you like to change about your site?
8. Is there any information on the current site you would like to keep for the new site?
9. Are there any other web projects going on in your organization that might impactthis project?
10. Do you have someone who will develop the content, obtain editorial approvals, andprepare electronic files for your website?
11. Do you have someone who will maintain (update info, links, photos, etc.) the site once ithas been developed?
    If so, what is this individual’s experience level (scale 1-5, 1=very little 5=veryexperienced)?

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The following is a short narrative on the process USWebCentral.com employs to build your website.

Step 1: Web Questionnaire
The development process begins when you fill out a questionnaire. The answers on the questionnaire will help us identify what your needs are and how we can create a site that will effectively communicate with the audiences you would like to reach.

Step 2: Site Navigation
From the information collected in step one, we will draft a sitemap and set a meeting with you to discuss our recommendations. In the meeting, we will explain the strategy we applied in organizing the site and listen to your feedback for changes and modifications.

Step 3: Content Gathering
Once the basic structure and scope for the website has been finalized, we will outline the development phases and articulate the services we will be able to assist you with. We also will create a content checklist to assist you as you gather information for your website. It’s important to review the content section in the minimum materials and requirements handout for more information about preparing your content.

Step 4: Content Editing
After you’ve assembled all the content for your site and sent it to us, we will write transitions and introductions for your website and make suggested edits for web copy. With your final approval on the content, we will proofread the information and assemble a production binder.

Step 5: Production and Design
The production and design team will build the website to mirror your sitemap and include any special features and/or designs that were discussed. After the first draft of the development site is ready for review, we will conduct an internal review and set a time to meet with you to present the site. The development site will not impact your current site while we are in production. The development site will be built in a separate directory and moved over to replace your current site completely when you are ready to go live with your new site.

Step 6: Review and Quality Assurance
After the presentation of your development site, we will send you a link so you can review it on your own and submit changes. We will then implement your changes and conduct a final quality assurance review.

Step 7: Delivery of Finished Product
With your approval of the development site, we will begin the process of replacing your old site with your new site (also known as “going live”). This process takes a couple of days behind the scenes; however, to you and your users the switch of the site will be instant.

Step 8: Maintenance
The maintenance of your site is just as important, or perhaps even more important, than the building of it. Your beautiful new site will only be good if the information is current. For this reason, we will address your maintenance plans and options at the beginning of the project.
Depending on the scope and the size of the site, our office might be able to offer maintenance services to you. If we are unable to offer maintenance assistance, we will discuss other options with you.

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