Ursa Major's website development process focuses on communication: understanding the goals of the site and its intended audience. We use a standard questionnaire, customized with what we already know about the project, to save time and make sure that we get the information we need. We will use this information to develop a proposal to formalize our agreement.
At the beginning of the project, we ask you to organize and provide us all content for the site, including any logos, photos or other graphics, color choices, etc. that you want to have included.
We then proceed to develop an initial site map and wireframe or set of wireframes for discussion and approval. Using that input, graphic design is done and/or a template is selected (if an off-the-shelf template is close to what is desired).*
The flexibility of Joomla! means that navigation can be prototyped with a subset of actual content examples, while some graphic design decisions are still being made. Seeing is believing, and navigating real content stimulates further discussion of ways to enhance the site or the user experience.
Upon completion, we will do a full site review to test and correct any errors and ensure that the site meets your requirements. We'll ask that you then do the same, and let us know of any other changes that are needed. Scope management may dictate that some enhancements be delegated to a waiting list, but the productivity of Joomla! often means that a few extra goodies can be accommodated on the spot. We will, however, save some time for orientation and training of your staff, as agreed, so that they can add content as needed without relying on a developer.
Yes, we love the productivity of Joomla!
*Note that the flexibility of templates varies, and customization of an existing template vs. development of a new, custom tempate presents real tradeoffs. When you're not exactly sure of what you want, letting us know examples of any sites you like (and what you like about them) is very helpful. We will have to help you know what to look for in templates.
p.s. The headless guy is Microsoft clip art. We don't know who he is, but the scene on the laptop reminds us of a great trip to Puerto Rico... Your website should be as enticing.
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