Step One: Initial Consultation

The first stage in the project life cycle involves a face to face meeting between client and developer. This takes place either at our head office at the Springboard Innovation Centre, or at the client's premises. If neither of these locations are convenient, initial meetings can be arranged elsewhere. The purpose of this meeting is to to gather enough information to be able to create a project proposal.

Step Two: Project Proposal

The project proposal is a detailed document based on the findings of the initial consultation. This document outlines amongst other things:

• what is expected of both client and developer
• the scope of the project
• the cost to the client
• how long the project is likely to take

On some occasions, the project proposal may need to be refined due to a change to requirements, or a lack of understanding at the initial meeting. If this is the case, a new document will be sent.

Step Three: Design Concept

Once the project proposal has been agreed, Proclick will create a design concept. This will include graphic design, navigation structure, image manipulation (or use of our own stock images if none are provided) and page layout. Once this is complete, it will be uploaded to a testing server to be viewed over the internet. Once viewed, Proclick will contact the client to discuss any adjustments to the design. It is not unusual for this process to go through many iterations before the project can move on to the next stage.

Step Four: Create Website

Once the design concept has been signed off, Proclick will convert the design into a fully functioning website. In order to achieve this, the client will need to provide any images, logos and text needed for the site. Once this is complete, it will once again be uploaded to a testing server to be viewed over the internet.

Step Five: Go Live

When the client is satisfied that the website is functioning as expected, it can be transferred to a production server.