
What to Expect
The Website Process
Outlined here are the steps involved and the milestones that you can expect throughout the entire process. While each project may deviate slightly, these steps serve as a general guideline for what will be done.
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In a nutshell? Map out your goals. Figure out how we're gonna get there. Make it look good. Make it work.
Outlined here are the steps involved and the milestones that you can expect throughout the entire process. While each project may deviate slightly, these steps serve as a general guideline for what will be done.
You complete and return our Website Planning Document. We talk (in person or by phone). After assessing your needs, your goals, your identity, we will discuss with you options, solutions, desired domain names, tentative site map, etc.
DELIVERABLES: Website Planning Document due | Loose verbal estimate
We will create a proposal or estimate based on our discussion and appropriate market research. We will review and revise with you (either in person or via phone/email) as appropriate until it reflects your intentions.
DELIVERABLES: Written proposal or line-item estimate detailing solutions, functionality, timeline, and pricing
If the proposal meets your needs and you decide to proceed, you will need to approve the formal estimate and terms of service, then pay your deposit (normally 40% of the developmental cost), along with the $15 domain name registration (if applicable).
DELIVERABLES: Formal estimate | Initial deposit due
We will need page content from you. If you already have content in other forms (like in a brochure), that is an excellent starting point, but be advised that copy written for print does not always translate well to the web (different media, different audience, different reading habits). To get the most out of your website, we recommend paying a little extra to have our SEO copywriter create keyword-optimized content which will help your pages rank in Google AND be customer-friendly to your audience. Otherwise, if you can supply us with a rough idea of what you want to go on each page (a list of bullet points will usually suffice), we will expand on those to create standard copy for your pages.
DELIVERABLES: Content / copy due
We develop a wireframe—a skeletal (outline) view of your website that focuses on overall layout of page elements. The wireframe focuses strictly on what goes where and how the site works. We then build upon the wireframe and create a custom design for the website. We will first create a homepage mockup. We review with you and make changes as necessary. Once approved, we will design the inner page mockup. You will sign off on the design once you have approved, and we move on to developing the website itself.
DELIVERABLES: Home page design mockup | Inner page design mockup
We finish building out the website and test it in all modern browsers and on both Windows and Mac platforms and mobile devices. You review your site for any final modifications, and give your final approval. Once you pay the remaining balance and your hosting fee, your website will be launched. We’ll set up your email accounts and mail forwarding as necessary.
DELIVERABLES: Remaining balance due / Hosting fee due
You have administrative control over updating your website. We’ll show you how to do this either through a face-to-face training session, or through a series of online video tutorials that you can watch anytime.
DELIVERABLES: Video tutorials
If there is an update you don’t feel comfortable doing or are unable to do, we can do however much or little updating you desire. All services are rendered at an hourly rate; you have the option of signing up for a monthly retainer at a discounted hourly rate.
Nyla really knows what she is doing and is helping us take our brand from being ordinary to extraordinary. She’s a pleasure to deal with and although she is incredibly creative she also has a sound, rational, business mind. The combination of the two is any company/brand owners dream.
Because of their competence and ability to satisfy with their work I would recommend this business and have already done so. I am well pleased with the fact that they are accessible and willing to answer and solve any problem
Nyla is professional, creative, experienced, knowledgeable and follows through to complete satisfaction. I recommend her highly!
Very responsive and thoughtful. Designs are always stylish and engaging.
She is professional and returns calls and inquiries in a timely fashion. Her work is impeccable.
Great service and design work!
Nyla works fast and has a great vision for what i want.
Nyla’s professionalism is exceptional. She takes ideas and maximizes them to reflect the personality of those she works with to create sensational designs… She quickly engages to complete projects in a timely manner. She amazes me with her tenacity and drive to perfect her craft. I am thoroughly pleased with her work and gladly recommend her to others.
n-Vision Designs does great work in a timely manner and they are always courteous and patient.
She is awesome!
Nyla is absolutely fantastic, not only will she help you throughout the creative process but her designs will elevate your business. Every project exceeds our expectations. For business owners that need to start somewhere with branding contact Nyla because she will help you create and carry out the perfect vision for your company. I highly recommend her services!
Nyla Smith offers individual attention to her clients and shows a remarkable attention to detail.
Phenomenal graphic design, prompt, a joy to work with.
EVERYTHING we have had done through n-Vision Designs has just been over the top. We seldom have edits because Nyla gets it right the first time. She is such a professional and is always right on the mark with advice and suggestions. Anyone who needs help with branding, website design or graphic design should definitely contact n-Vision Designs. It is simply “the best”.
Love the creativity and adaptive spirit. Very responsive to feedback.
Did a great job on the website and with all follow up communication.
I am so thankful we met you and that you will be working on our projects. I feel so comfortable with you and I truly feel you understand our vision. I have a hard time articulating exactly what I want and large projects are very frustrating to me because of this. Since working with you, I am so excited about adding new items and developing more of our “brand”. My excitement is largely due to you! You are such a great listener and I feel you totally “get” me and my ideas. Thank you for all you do and for creating beautiful work that clearly communicates our vision. I am so thankful for you!
Nyla is the best! She revitalized our website and designed an interactive “Hair Salon” complete with illustrated characters and voice. There is no end to her creativity and ability! She is really good about taking feedback and transforming the final product to match our Company’s vision. Even though we are in Tennessee and Nyla is in Virginia, communication for each project is excellent. If a company is looking for a print and web designer (basically a one stop shop) Nyla and n-Vision Designs is an awesome choice!
She is very knowledgeable and has a unique design sense.
Mrs. Smith is a dynamic graphic designer. She is sensitive to the needs of the client and always willing to go beyond the call to assist in anyway she can.
Nyla Smith of nVision Designs is the absolute best. She brings a wealth of professional experience, the academic background, creative aptitude, and most importantly, the character and integrity necessary to “nvision” and create your design needs.
Nyla is an amazing designer! I really appreciated her technical expertise, as well as her knowledge of marketing.
Nyla is an expert in her field. She is very professional and has the ability to visualize a concept and create a design that exceeds expectations.
Nyla is creative, competent, and attentive to my company’s advertising/design goals. She does quality work. I use her for all of my advertising, email campaign, and social media design needs.