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Implementation
The II@W methodology is a structured approach based on
our years of experience in project management and our
commitment to helping you achieve your strategic business
goals. Careful scheduling and rigorous attention to the
project timeline ensure that your web application solution
is implemented in a timely manner. Throughout the development
of your Internet idea, a clear process is in place to
ensure that our solutions meet your needs and exceed your
expectations.
Strategic Planning
The first step to success in any project is thoughtful
planning and preparation. Your Internet Ideas @Work project
team will work with you to identify the goals and objectives
of your web application. Details such as audience, site
content, core functionality, and online branding objectives
are discussed and distilled into a site strategy. We'll
also assess your current resources, determine a working
budget, and sketch out a timeline for completion. The
Strategic Planning phase will leave you with a blueprint
of the information architecture within your site, an idea
of what technologies will be required to put your Internet
ideas to work, and a clearly defined set of success criteria.
Our project team will collaborate with you to generate:
Design Document - guiding principles for project;
basis for all design decisions, defines business goals
and client needs
Functional Specs - details each tool on the site
for both the user and administrator
Technical Specs - details hardware, software, and
hosting requirements of the site; details functionality
from a programmatic stand point
Production Specs - considers integration issues
such as browsers, naming, and content guidelines
Design Development
Once the strategy and information architecture for your
site is defined, we move towards developing proof-of-concept.
Site design includes the overall look and feel of your
site or application, from content to graphics, as well
as the user interface and back-end functionality. During
the Design Development phase, your project leader will
submit several design comps for your approval. When you're
satisfied that the proposed design will meet your business
objectives, full-scale production of your site can begin.
Our project team will develop design concepts in these
areas:
Functionality - ensures objectives are aligned
with features and capabilities of the site
Visual Structure - navigation, physical or conceptual
template from which all pages are based
Information Design - information hierarchy and
logical organization of content
Graphic Design - colors, images, fonts, buttons,
overall corporate identity
Implementation
During the Implementation phase, we begin the process
of integrating all the necessary elements to produce your
site. This involves taking the approved proof-of-concept
and integrating the design, content, and underlying technology
infrastructure into building a prototype for the completed
product. When the site model is complete, we'll perform
rigorous testing for quality assurance throughout multiple
browsers. Once again, the project team will seek your
approval to ensure that the site meets your business objectives
in both design and functionality.
Our Implementation phase includes these key milestones:
Alpha - working model includes all major functionality
and look and feel of the site
Beta - revised version based on feedback from Alpha;
complete in design and function, includes documentation
and administration tools
Testing - rigorous testing and fixing of bugs;
continues post-launch
Gold - final version of the application, including
documentation, ready to be moved to host server
Launch/Maintenance
The final step is to ensure a successful roll-out of your
website. The final version of your application is transferred
to its host site and undergoes a final round of testing
before launch. At this time, we'll provide full transfer
of site knowledge, which allows your business the flexibility
and guidance for future initiatives and development projects.
We'll also create a content management system, so changes
and updates can be made quickly and efficiently. Our attention
then turns to maintenance, promotion, and evaluation of
your new application.
Most importantly, Internet Ideas @Work will continue to
work with you even after your application is implemented
or your website goes live. As your company grows and evolves,
so will your web presence. And we'll be there to help
you realize new Internet ideas! |
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