Web Design and The Solution Process

There are many different approaches to website design. The more thought and time you put into the solution process described below, the less time and money you will spend fixing the things that weren't done right the first time.

The Solution Process

Following a methodical plan for the first website you design and every idea you implement after that will ensure that your goals are met and your target audience is reached.

1. Discover - Meet with everyone involved in the project to establish business rules and technical requirements.
   
   
2. Define - create design documentation that outlines such things as navigation and data flow to guide your development team.
   
   
3. Develop - develop your solution according to specifications.
   
   
4. Review - every project should have a scheduled Design Review built into the process to ensure you are on track with your solution.
   
   
5. Test - test against a comprehensive plan and debug any problems that arise during the development phase.
   
   
6. Launch - launch your site! And don't forget to follow through with important internet marketing techniques after your site is launched.