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Custom Website Service Policy

Last Updated: Apr 30 2024 09:00


Introduction


Tailored for businesses seeking a distinctive online presence, our service provides a comprehensive, start-to-finish web design and development process. This policy outlines our approach to building your custom site, detailing each step to ensure full transparency and a mutual understanding of expectations.


Service Process


1.) Discovery Session: The process begins with a thorough discovery session where we explore your business model, target audience, and digital objectives. This foundational step ensures that the custom website aligns perfectly with your strategic goals.


2.) Design and Layout: Leveraging the insights from the discovery session, we craft a unique design concept that reflects your brand’s ethos and appeals to your target market. This includes selecting suitable color schemes, typography, and site architecture.


3.) Content Population: Following your approval of the design, we populate the site with content that has been either supplied by you or created by us as per our agreement. This includes text, images, and videos that enhance user engagement.


4.) Review and Revisions: You will have the opportunity to review the initial version of the website. Here, you can suggest revisions or request additional features, allowing us to refine the site to better meet your expectations.


5.) Finalization: After implementing the changes, we enter a second review phase to ensure all elements are as per your final specifications. This is the step where we fine-tune details and confirm functionality across all aspects of the site.


6.) Publication and Training: Once you give the final nod, we proceed to publish your website. Post-launch, we provide comprehensive training on how to manage and update your site. This includes guides and tutorials tailored to the specific functionalities of your website.


Inclusions and Support


- First Year Hosting: The first year of hosting is included in the price of your custom site. This ensures a seamless integration and launch of your new website without additional hosting charges.


- Basic Maintenance: For the first 30 days post-launch, we include basic maintenance to handle any immediate needs or minor tweaks as you begin to engage with your new site. This period is crucial for adapting the site based on initial user feedback.


- Extended Maintenance Plan: We offer an ongoing maintenance plan, which can be subscribed to at a discounted rate for the first month. This plan covers everything from regular updates to advanced feature integrations and is billed monthly with a minimum commitment of three months.


Financial Terms


Pricing and Payment: Comprehensive cost breakdowns will be provided for the initial website development and any optional enhancements. We require a deposit to begin work, with the balance due upon project completion, prior to the website going live.


Renewal Terms: Prior to the expiration of your hosting term, we will provide detailed renewal options. This includes the costs associated with continued hosting, maintenance, and any additional services you might require.


Client Responsibilities


Active Participation and Communication


Successful website development is a collaborative process. To ensure that we can deliver the best possible outcome for your custom website, we rely on your active participation and timely communication throughout the project. Here are the key areas where your involvement is crucial:


1.) Provision of Information and Materials: Early in the project, we will specify the content, images, and other materials needed to populate your website. Providing this information promptly helps avoid delays and can significantly reduce the overall project cost. If you are unable to provide specific content or images, please notify us as early as possible so we can discuss alternative solutions or the potential for us to source or create content on your behalf, which may incur additional fees.


2.) Timely Feedback and Approvals: Your feedback is essential at several stages of the website development process. We expect reviews and responses to queries within [specific time frame] to maintain the project timeline. Delays in feedback can lead to project delays and may increase costs if changes need to be made outside the planned schedule.


3.) Clear Communication of Changes: If you require changes to the design, content, or functionality of the website, please communicate these requests clearly and as early as possible. Last-minute changes can be disruptive and might lead to additional charges if they require significant alterations or the reworking of completed elements.


4.) Responsiveness to Communications: We understand that you are busy, but timely responses to emails and other communications are essential to keep the project moving forward. Lack of response can lead to misunderstandings and project delays.


5.) Engagement in the Process: We encourage you to engage actively with the development process. This includes participating in scheduled meetings, review sessions, and providing necessary access to platforms or tools if required for the project. Your involvement is key to a website that truly reflects your vision and meets your business needs.


By adhering to these responsibilities, we can work together more efficiently, keeping your project on schedule and within budget. This cooperative effort will not only speed up the development process but also enhance the quality and effectiveness of your final website.


Last Updated: Apr 30 2024 09:00

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