Question: What’s the process for designing a website with Innova Media?

Answer: Although each project is different, they all involve the same steps.

Step 1 – Concept Development: Discuss with the client their goals for the site as well as key features they would like to have included in their website. In most cases, clients have examples of other websites they like or don’t like as examples.

Step 2 – Proposal/Estimate: Innova Media’s designer generates an estimate and proposal outlining the main components of the website and contact terms. The client reviews the proposal to ensure that all their needs are addressed. Once the cleint has accepted the proposal, they submit a signed contract and deposit to Innova Media.

Step 3 – Usually during this stage the customer will prepare their content for the site (text, photos, etc) so they will be ready when needed by the designer.

Step 4 – Site Creation: The designer will install a blank site on a development server and begin to incorporate the client’s content and design ideas into the development site.  As the design progresses, the client will be able to view the site and provide feedback as it is developed. 

Step 5 – Revisions: The designer will notify the site is ready for client review.  The client will review the entire site before we migrate it to the “live server”.  At this point the client should inform the designer of any changes/updates they would like made to the content.

Step 6 – Publication “Going Live”: Once the client’s revisions have been made and the site is approved the files will be migrated to the public server to make the site “live”.

Question: What are the payment terms for a website design project?

Answer: In most cases, once a client approves a proposal and estimate, they return a signed contract and 50% deposit prior to work beginning on the inital mockup. The remainder of the balance is due upon completion of the project.