Web Development Project
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General Information
Client: Speedy Reliable Company
Project: Web Development
Project Lead: Your Name
Date: 10-10-2017
Project Overview
The purpose of this project is to describe the important processes needed in website development. The project also describes the objectives, resource costs and estimates, duties and responsibilities of required in website development.
Project Objectives
The main objectives of this project are to offer information to potential and current clients of Speedy Reliable Inc. through its websites. In addition, after project completion the company can use the website to market and promote the organization (Jaiswal & Kumar, 2015). Therefore, the purpose of the website development project is to enhance the primary source of communication (Sacks, 2012). In addition, it is intended to help the customers to engage with Speedy Reliable Inc. and facilitate them easier access to the photo company. Some of the factors that determine the success of the project include effective communication, proper planning, type of personnel, attention to details, and robust project closure (Vineyard, 2013). In this regard, adhering to these factors can enable the firm to achieve the project success.
Resource costs and Estimates
A wide range of resources are needed in website development project, which affect the cost. Firstly, resources such as marketing expert require over $2500-$5000 who provide thoughtful and comprehensive insight on the functionality and design, which support the integration of social media and business goals (Vineyard, 2013). In addition, the process requires the technical executives who are involved in registration, hosting, design, development, maintenance of the website. Averagely, the team needs $1200-$3900 initially. However, the company should budget $600-$3000 annually for optimization and maintenance. Furthermore, the web designer for expanded website should be paid $120 per month or $65 per month for basic website (Jaiswal & Kumar, 2015).
Roles and Responsibilities
In website development, it is important to encourage teamwork spirit. The team in website development include Speedy Reliable Photo Company, UX designer, content specialist, web developer, and editor. Speedy Reliable Inc. has a unique role in the project development because it will deliver the general strategic purpose and vision for the website development (Sacks, 2012). In addition, the firm will play a role in making project schedule and budget as well as approval of contracts. Moreover, it will be responsible of providing site content and resources needed by the team. Finally, it will work as a liaison to the entire web development team (Vineyard, 2013).
Additionally, the UX designer is responsible for the establishment of website strategy by establishing original research on the existing website for the client. In addition, they are required to conduct analysis to assist in creation of a blueprint, set goals, and formulate buyer persona for the website. Furthermore, the designer is required to establish site concepts and graphic design and templates (Jaiswal & Kumar, 2015). The content specialist is responsible of writing the content and content creation on every website page. The website development is tasked with the responsibility of creating the website codes, initiates various tests and ensures that any issues or bugs are handled effectively. More importantly, the team include website editor who guarantees that all areas of the website are working, and brand guidelines compliance. Finally, the marketing strategists role will be safeguarding the success of the company and the client. He/she also establishes marketing strategies, which ensures that companys websites reflect the latest trends in the market hence creating strategies for website optimization (Vineyard, 2013).
ADDIE Phases and the Project Requirements
Analyse
Determine the project goals and objectives
Define the purpose of the website
Identify the target audience
Explain the information required
Describe the functionality and information needs
I will describe the project structure
Resource costs and estimates
Establish project team role and responsibility
Design
The Speedy Reliable Inc. should provide site content and resources
Outline the website feel and look
Select a suitable colour scheme of the project
Establish a page layout
Upgrade the details
Choose suitable typography
Consider accessibility and usability
Develop
Initiate the layout with CSS and HTML
Execute the web standards
Develop quality web content
The editor should review the web content
Implement
Search for hosting and place the website “live”
Improve the website for search engines
Website marketing
Marketing strategist should ensure that information is relayed appropriately
Evaluate
Analyses of traffic
Receiving feedback from users
Testing usability
References
Jaiswal, S., & Kumar, R. (2015). Learning Django Web Development. Packt Publishing Ltd.
Sacks, M. (2012). Pro Website Development and Operations: Streamlining DevOps for large-scale websites. Apress.
Vineyard, Z. (2013). Website development with PyroCMS. Packt Publishing Ltd.