Once we get solid feedback on such demonstration models, we can actually start designing sites and begin serious back-end development. By this point, we have a clear idea of what the site is going to look like, who the target users will be, what functionality the site requires, and when the project will be completed. Of course, nothing is ever set in stone on the Internet, and throughout all phases of project development we can modify the site to better suit client needs as the project evolves. During this phase, we will draft and implement preliminary designs, database schemas, and site maps. A little planning can have a huge impact on the maintenance and performance of a website, so we like to do our very best planning a site out so that we have to do as little work as possible in the future implementing and maintaining the site.
Good programmers are lazy like that.
Once we're done prototyping a site, we go through a period of testing and proofing until the final product is ready for mass consumption. The intensity of this period varies widely from project to project, with larger, more complex systems requiring full beta testing, while less complex web sites might just require usability testing and content proofreading. Once testing has been completed and all necessary changes have been made, the site is ready for public eyes. Machinatio is done working on the project, unless further work needs to be done later down the road. Of course, we take on other jobs than just web site development.