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Web Site Design Development Protocol

Step 1 - Agreeing the design brief
We usually arrange an initial meeting with the client so that the detailed design requirements and client prefernces can be fully understood. At this meeting we make suggestions and offer design alternatives and related timing and pricing issues. On the basis of this meeting Mirage Media will provide a detailed descriptiuon of the service that will be offered in terms of either partial or complete web service, maintenance and hosting.

Step 2 - Look & Feel of the Site
We provide an early draft of the site design in order to give the client an opportunity to affirm or otherwise the original design ideas and objectives. This step is particularly important since it defines the general site look and feel which must be acceptable to our client.

Step 3 - Building the Web Site
Once we get to the main part of building the web site the clinet must provide all agreed text and/or graphics content. Mirage Media will of course advise on content and offer help with graphics or media production if required.

Step 4 - Site Testing
Once the web site is completed it will be tested for functionality with a number of different browsers to ensure that it loks good to the majority of users. This testing will include evaluation of the funbctionality of forms, email lins, web links and any database driven elements. Once tested and uploaded the client will be issued the final invoice for the work.

Step 5 - Maintenance
Mirage Media can maintain your web site if required. This may just mean hosting arrangements but may also involve training in te use of database driven elements, e-commerce etc. In addition we will ensure that you are davised up any releavnt updates in technology that your web site should take advantage of.