This document focuses primarily on the client's responsibilities during each stage of this process. WAWeb desires that clients not be uninformed about any decisions they will be asked to make and strives to build a partnership with the client during the Web site construction process. Please note that this is a general description of the Web development process, and may be changed per client to accommodate budget or unforeseen circumstances. There are a wide range of tasks necessary to construct a Web site, ranging from early planning to ongoing maintenance once the site is completed. Site Definition - The success of any project depends on meticulous planning and organization.
Web sites are no different.
In order to deliver a proposal that fulfills the client's needs in a Web presence, WAWeb will need to compile the information that will define the site its goals, its scope, and an overview of its elements. While this information is being assembled, the client will be asked to make some key decisions about their Web project. However, these will not be uninformed decisions, as WAWeb will work with the client during the decision making process, ensuring that the client has access to a variety of educational materials. Information Architecture - Before design of the aesthetic elements of the Web site begins, it is crucial to develop a thorough understanding of the site's information architecture. At the outset clients often feel they have a strong overview of their content, but discover upon closer inspection that their awareness is not as complete as they had originally thought.