Web Design and Development

New or Redesign Step by Step Process

STEP 1

Client requests for web design (or redesign) – contact Diane Duell

STEP 2

Diane Duell coordinates first meeting with client to begin website discussion. Relay important information: client should come prepared to discuss goals/objectives for the site, and invite others who would contribute to discussion. Client should be prepared to discuss timeframes and adhere to set production schedules. Diane to send client Web Toolkit prior to meeting.

STEP 3

Diane Duell meets with client to discuss toolkit and complete Worksheet 1.

Web Toolkit Contents:

  • List of Web Team staff with title, contact info and what role(s) that person will play in the development of site.
  • Website Development Process (Overview)
  • Worksheet 1 – Q/A complete as much as possible during meeting
    • General Information
    • Project Summary
    • Audience Profile
    • Site Maintenance

STEP 4

Following meeting: Diane Duell to create Production Schedule- outlining action item, date, and individual(s) responsible. Distribute to client, copy entire web team and post on WebTeam Wiki.

STEP 5

Content Inventory: Refer to Website Development Process packet in Toolkit. Client to assess content and establish inventory of existing and needed website content. Draft all copy in Word, and identify special needs (imagery, marketing language).

STEP 6

Diane Duell to coordinate second meeting with client and representative from UC&M. Review content inventory and the first content draft provided by client. Worksheet 2 (site structure) to be completed during meeting for Web & Multimedia use.

STEP 7

Client to send completed content to Cong Nguyen for design production.

STEP 8

Following web design, web programming completion by Adam Risser.

STEP 9

Following programming, Web Team reviews site as group. Further site refinement if necessary.

STEP 10

Client review. Further site refinement if necessary.

STEP 11

Go Live

To get started with your web development project, contact Diane Duell by phone (717-872-5863) or by email at diane.duell@millersville.edu.

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Services

The Web Design and Development Team at Millersville University is available for all departments and offices on campus.

Web design and Development Services

  • Create a new website
  • Redesign an old site
  • Manage your account
  • Add photos to your website
  • Learn about best practices for web pages
  • Provide training for supported software.