How It All Works - Web Development Process

Problem solving in business involves a number of conceptual steps and is rarely a simple process. The right solution to any business problem or opportunity requires clearly defining the problem to be solved. Problems are not simply objective situations but depend greatly on how organizations and the people involved define the challenges. Solutions depend on how problems are defined. At OC3 Media, we employ a five phase approach in our development cycle known as 'DADI-P';

> Definition.

During this phase, the scope and breadth of the project is defined. This is the opportunity for both customer and developer to reach an accord as to the budgetary issues and delivery timeline.

> Architecture.

The architecture phase takes information gathered from the definition phase and synthesizes it in a manner that is clear and concise. The concrete timeline is created during this phase. This period is perhaps the most important because good planning equates to a successful site and positive creative experience.

> Design.

The design phase is when analysis and planning becomes a reality. There will be continued communication between developer and client to ensure project goals are being met. Developmental testing is an invaluable tool that we utilize to elicit client feedback.

> Implementation.

This phase marks the actual delivery of the software application or web site. There is an agreed upon period during implementation in which updates or changes to content or structure are made . Implementation is the roll-out phase.

> Post Implementation.

This phase begins by definition, once the site is up and running. It is during this time that the maintenance contract is initiated. Also important during the post implementation phase, is the marketing of the clients web site to search engines and any other medium that was agreed upon and a part of the development budget.