WEB DESIGN: AWARD WINNING AGENCY
Greenleaf Media designs, develops and supports custom websites of all sizes - from brochure sites to enterprise-level CMS systems. Our group brings together award winning web design and cutting edge web development.
We will design and build custom-fit web solutions for your organization. Our expertise in technology and responsive web design allows us to deliver custom web solutions that evolve and grow with your business. Some popular options include: calendars, blogs, photo galleries, e-newsletters, advanced search functions, interactive video and membership management.
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How does the web design/development process start?
Greenleaf Media starts each web design/development project with a comprehensive discovery process. The key to this dynamic process is actively listening to our client. Our goal during this meeting is to work with staff members to clarify project objectives and expectations, uncover essential information and identify marketing and branding goals. We will lead staff through a thorough discussion of project objectives and develop a formal work plan which will guide the design and development of the new site.
What are steps to the web design process?
1. Discovery & Project Plan
• Identify project goals, target audience, and key features.
• Document brand guidelines, competitor research, and budget/timeline scope.
2. Planning & Strategy
• Build a sitemap to map out page hierarchy and user flow.
Plan content requirements and analytics tracking (such as Google Analytics)
3. Wireframing
▪ Create rough layouts for home page and key interior pages.
▪ Focus on layout and navigation paths before adding visual polish.
4. Visual Design & Branding (UI)
▪ Establish color palettes, typography, imagery, and UI components.
▪ Provide visual mock-ups of the home page and key interior pages.
5. Content Creation & Copywriting
▪ Write page copy optimized for storytelling, user needs, and SEO keywords.
▪ Gather or produce photos, graphics, and video assets.
6. Development & Coding
◦ Set up web framework and customize the match approved mock-ups.
◦ Establish global styles, responsive views, and database or plugin integrations.
7. Quality Assurance (QA) & Testing
◦ Test functionality, broken links, forms, and tracking codes.
◦ Check mobile responsiveness, cross-browser compatibility, ADA compliance and performance speeds.
8. Launch & Post-Launch
◦ Update DNS to point to launch site.
◦ Monitor analytics, fix bugs, and schedule ongoing maintenance or A/B testing.
Provide client training/support to make ongoing updates.