>>Website Development Quote

We recommend that you take some time to brainstorm what you want to achieve through your website. Consider the following elements: site functionality, interactivity with your visitors, and type of design style. We suggest that you keep a record of your ideas and fill out a no obligation, free Website Design Quote.

When filling out you website design quote form, it is important for you to be specific and detailed because we will use this information to determine your needs and to try to understand your industry. If we have any further questions a representative will contact you. We will then conclude whether your website development project will benefit from our services. There after, you will be quoted on your project.

>>Website Development Contract

In addition to receiving a quote for your project, you will receive a contract containing project details, a development time frame, and price. After reviewing the contract in detail, you will need to sign the contract and submit it to us.

>>Initial Deposit

The time and amount of your initial deposit is stated in “APPENDIX I” of your contract. In addition to the details of your initial deposit, you may find information regarding your remaining balance and collection time. We will not begin the development of your project until your initial deposit has cleared.

>>Domain name registration / Website Hosting

Upon request, we will secure your preferred domain name (depending on availability). The domain will be registered with your information as the registrant. You may also choose our BUSINESS PRO plan hosting service (additional charges apply).

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Graphic Design Phase

>>Project Ready, Set, GO

As your deposit and contract are received, your sales person will send you a "Deposit Paid" invoice. The sales representative will then introduce you to your project manager and give your account to him.

We would need you to submit your links (like home, product, services, and etc), text, product information, and any graphics such as Logo and photos. Please note that all text must be provided to us in Word document format.

As for e-Commerce website design you are required to provide us with full product description and photos in a Excel spread sheet format, unless you will be entering the data yourself. Please prepare your spread sheet in the following format:

• Product Name
• Product ID (if any)
• Product Price
• Product Description
• Product Details & Options (such as color, size)
• Product Promotional Codes(if any)
• Product Photo (each named with corresponding Product ID)

It would be best if we receive these information before the contract is prepared and signed

Your project manager then will confirm your start on the start date in accordance to your contract.

>>Custom Designed Website Procedure

Depending on your contract, we will provide you with up to three website layouts within 10 business days. In most cases the layouts are submitted within 5-7 business days from the start date stated on your contract.

You will then finalize your decision and submit your choice via email to your project manager. It is always recommended that you send a copy to design@cia-i.com. Then we will make revisions to finalize the look and start converting the design into code. At this point if there are any back end programming the development will begin.

During this process, you will have the opportunity to review progress. (See next item.)

>>Overlooking Progress

Your project manager is to provide you with a user name and password where you can login to your account and view all the modifications and progress of your project. You will also be notified as each major step is completed by your project manager via e-mail.

>>Professional Photography

Any photo presented to you is included in the project contract, however, if you need a picture that we do not possess you may be required to pay the additional charges, if any.

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Website Development / Coding Phase

>>Programming / Coding

All website development programming/coding to run any special features/visitor interactivity on your website is completed and tested.

>>Website Pages

Based upon your contract and the final design you selected, we create as many static or dynamic pages as needed to complete your site.

>>Website Navigation

Navigation links or drop down menus, and rollover effects, if desired, are completed.

>>Site Map

Creation of a site map page is done which includes easy one-click access to all pages of your site. (If included in your contract)

>>Site Content

Incorporation of your logo, photos and text content is included in all projects. Custom logo design is available for an additional fee, please inquire if interested.

>>CSS Stylesheet

CSS Stylesheets are used to define font faces, styles, sizes and colors for consistency throughout the site.

>>Website Favicon

A favicon is a small image that displays in the address bar and on the favorites menu when someone bookmarks or adds your website to their "Favorites". Creation of a favicon is included in all custom website development projects.

>>Response Forms / Email Contact Forms

We always recommend at least one contact form for your visitor’s convenience. Using a contact form, a visitor can email you directly from your website without needing to open their email program. This is especially convenient if a visitor is not using their own computer when their email program is not available.

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Testing Phase

>>Search Engine Readiness Check

Meta Tags, Page Titles, Page Heading, Alt Image Tags, Link Text, and Page Body Text evaluation and adjustment where needed throughout the website. At no time can we guarantee when or where the search engines will place your website within their search results or directory.

>>Browser Compatibility Testing

Your website is tested on a variety of operating systems and browsers to insure proper display and functionality.

>>Grammar & Spell Check

Before the website is launched, a grammar and spell check is performed to insure there are no mistakes.

>>Dead Link Check

A thorough check for misdirected links and missing files is performed just prior to as well as after the launch of the website.

>>Forms / Programming

Any email contact forms and/or programming features included in your project are tested to confirm they are functioning as required.

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Launch Phase

>>Final Payment

Final payment is always due before we take the website live on your domain. Upon receipt of final payment, you will be emailed a final/paid in full receipt.

>>Launch Website

All necessary website files and scripts are copied to your domain and databases are setup.

>>Error Testing

After the website is live, any interactive programming and scripts are tested to verify proper function. Since the design and testing phase often occurs on a different server, it is very important to once again verify that everything is working correctly after taking the website live.

>>Website Files

After launch and testing of the website, you are provided with a zipped archive of all website files.

>>Instructions & Documentation

When necessary, any documentation needed to use the administration functions of your website is included in PDF format.

>>Search Engine Submission

Hand submission and automated search engine submission occurs after launching, testing and fixing any issues there may have been.

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Completion Phase

>>Minor Adjustments / Changes

Minor adjustments to the website are included at no charge for up to two weeks after the website has launched (maximum of up to 3 hours labor). Minor changes include adding changing text, adding or changing photos, etc. Any major revision requests will require additional discussion and possibly incur a fee.

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