5 Phases of Website Building
Phase 1- Consultation Stage - (1- 2 Hours)
- Client meet with GP representative in person, phone or online web meeting
- Client establish a concept idea by comparison with "other" live site (s), template or image
- Client confirms if they want an exact or comparable site to sample website (be specific about features, consider time & cost for exact mirroring)
- Client receives an estimated quote depending on features and number of pages
- Client submit deposit (half cost of estimate with credit/debit card, money order or cash). By making a deposit client agrees to the? "Website Design Contract"
- Client submits all materials (images, text, videos,motto, links, etc) necessary to begin project vial mail, personally, ftp upload, email
Phase 2 - Initial Building Stage - (5-15 Business Days)
- GP start building initial website design according to agreed upon concept
- GP finish within 5-10 business days (customized websites can take longer)
- GP receive closing payment after initial design concept completed
Phase 3 - Cosmetic Modification Stage - (15 Business Days)_
- Client make minor cosmetic changes: text, images, video, style, colors, etc (Some sites are limited by default, modifications may incur additional cost. Changes have to be within the capabilities and structure of the initial design )
- Optional: Client receive training for self maintenance plan (Website\E-commerce)
Phase 4 - Monthly Relationship Stage - (5 Options)
Phase 5 - Steady Promotional Stage - (Various Options)
- Google Adwords (Your ads can appear when people search Google or visit similar sites)
- Search Engine Submissions (Google, Yahoo, MSN, ASK, etc) & Optimization (SEO)
- Video Promotion for TV or Internet (30-300 seconds)
- Radio Promotion for Air or Internet Broadcast
- My-space Promotion
- YouTube Promotion
- Email Retrievals & Email Marketing
- Newspaper & Magazine Ads
- Coupon Books & Distribution (print & online coupons)
- Newspaper Promotional Packages
- Craig's List, Internet Directories
- Blogs
- Press Release
- Postcard or Letter Mailers Based on Zip-code or Special Demographic
- Street Promotions
- Door to Door Promotions
- Network Marketing Strategies
- Affiliate Program


