Analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and evaluation are the six steps of e-content development. Analysis involves identifying what is needed or wanted by users, which can be done through research or intuition. Design includes determining how to meet these needs or wants through conceptualization of materials. Development includes creating materialized ideas through writing, graphics, or other means. Testing evaluates how well your material meets its intended purpose through user surveys or experiments. Implementation plans for distribution of your material, such as posting on web sites or sending via email. Evaluation measures user response to the material, including pre-post tests. E-content development follows a similar process as traditional content development with one major difference: electronic media are used in place of paper and other physical mediums. Thus, electronic files must be created during the development process so that they can be distributed easily and viewed on multiple devices. These files may include digital photographs, videos, graphs, or other forms of multimedia. E-content development is necessary for organizations to remain competitive in today's technology-driven environment. It is important to understand that users have different levels of familiarity with electronic media, so it is important to create clear and concise materials that utilize appropriate technology.