Creation Process

"Endings are elusive. Middles are nowhere to be found, but worst of all is to begin, oh to begin." — Donald Barthelmew

There's Madness to our Method! [or something like that]
The point is, InterSeller's documented method means business.

InterSeller's proven system of development is a process we have
developed, refined and redeveloped since 1998. It's not perfect - we'll find
even more ways to improve it - but we've studied, applied and experimented so your web site works, and works hard.

1. Define the Project
   1. Discovery
      1. Gathering Information
      2. Understanding your Audience
      3. Analyzing your industry
      4. Developing functional requirements
   2. Planning
      1. Creating a Project Plan
      2. Setting the Budget
      3. Creating Schedules
      4. Assigning Your Project Team
      5. Setting Up Staging Areas
      6. Planning for User Testing
   3. Clarification
      1. Determining Overall Goals
      2. Preparing a Communication Brief
      3. Kicking Off the Project
         
         
2. Develop Site Structure
   1. Content - View
      1. Addressing Content
      2. Auditing Existing Content
      3. Outlining Content
      4. Creating a Content Delivery Plan
   2. Site - View
      1. Sitemapping
      2. Addressing Existing Site Organization
      3. Setting Naming Conventions
   3. Page - View
      1. Wireframing
      2. Addressing Navigation
      3. Naming & Labeling
   4. User - View
      1. Defining Key User Paths
      2. Developing the HTML Protosite
      3. Creating User Scenarios
         
         
3. Design Visual Interface
   1. Creating
      1. Reviewing Site Goals
      2. Developing Concepts
      3. Presenting Designs & Gathering Feedback
   2. Confirming
      1. Confirming Flow & Functionality
      2. Testing Functionality
   3. Handing Off
      1. Creating Graphic Templates
      2. Creating a Design Style Guide
         
         
4. Build & Integrate
   1. Planning
      1. Assessing Project Status
      2. Establishing Guidelines
      3. Setting File Structure
   2. Building & Integration
      1. Slicing & Optimizing
      2. Creating HTML Template & Pages
      3. Implementing Light Scripting
      4. Creating & Populating Pages
      5. Integrating Backend Development
   3. Testing
      1. Creating a UA Plan
      2. Conducting Usability Testing
      3. Prioritizing & Fixing Bugs
      4. Conducting a Final Check
         
         
5. Launch & Beyond
   1. Delivery
      1. Handing Off
      2. Completing the Production Style Guide
      3. Creating the Handoff Packet
      4. Tracking Documentation
      5. Conducting a Postlaunch Meeting
      6. Scheduling Maintenance Training
   2. Launch
      1. Preparing an Announcement Plan
      2. Optimizing for Search Engines
      3. Launching the Site
   3. Maintenance
      1. Maintaining the Site
      2. Internal vs. External Maintenance Teams
      3. Assessing Maintenance Team Capability
      4. Developing a Maintenance Plan
      5. Confirming Site Security
      6. Planning Iterative Initiatives
      7. Measuring Success