| Your site is crafted through a process that is the result of a decade worth of experience building professional websites. From start to finish, we use our collective talents to write, design, and build using the most modern software and techniques. An inclusive and educational process, together we will translate your goals to ideas and those ideas to the appropriate technologies. Our designs are built on a solid foundation of standards like HTML, Javascript, Flash, CSS, CGI & PHP. |
Info Gathering & Strategy
Our process begins with information gathering about your background, competition and need. Traditionally this can be accomplished in a single meeting. Then we do our homework. The result is a Scherr Technology proposal that details our strategy and findings. Costs, time line and sitemap will be outlined and a contract attached.
For new sites we establish an appropriate hosting account. This will include the registration (or transfer) of the domain and configuration of the server. We recommend Verio for all our hosting based upon their solid track record and product offering. All Scherr Technology websites are built in a development area that is accessible to the client 24/7 for review.
Aesthetic Development
Next is the aesthetic development. This is an exciting stage where the creative process results in the look and feel of your new website. We consider ourselves artists in the digital medium. Combining design, interface, audience, brand and message into a seamless product. Based upon our understanding of your needs we will produce several full scale mock ups of pages and variations thereof. Simply review these and provide feedback. Only a custom design provides you with a site that is tailored for your needs and branding. Templates are useful for a limited number of applications. Establish yourself properly and your site will pay for itself.
Framework & Interface
With the aesthetic agreed upon and the hosting established it's time to create the framework. Now the mock up is transformed into a fully functioning webpage. Site usability and navigation are established. Each page is built and its user interface is linked. An amazing process that entails a unique combination of knowledge, experience, cutting edge tools and technology.
We develop and test using software like Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Flash, Apple Mac OSX & Microsoft Windows Vista. Our designs are built on a solid foundation of standards like HTML, XHTML, DHTML, Javascript, Flash, CSS, SQL, CGI & PHP. |
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Content, Content, Content
 From here we move on to content and we are proud to offer our expertise in this area as well. Based upon your needs we can provide content services including digital photography, video (Digital & HD), copy writing and more. Remember, content is the core of any successful website. Quality content that is focused and adds value will establish trust with your audience.
Also to be completed is the active or dynamic content and server side components. This includes all CGIs like online forms, ecards and guestbooks as well as any database linking.
With your content created and edited we move to quality assurance. Here your website is checked for accuracy and consistency. All spelling and grammar, final wording and placement is reviewed. Images and animations are tweaked. The site is then tested in multiple viewing environments. Any unfinished tasks are completed and the site is ready to be taken live. Client approval and payment of the balance are the last steps before going live. Now complete, the site is moved out of the development area and to the live web server.
Announce & Propagate
Congratulations! Your new custom designed website is now live and available to the world. Now it's time to announce it. Search engine registration and proper meta tag configuration will allow your new site to be found via its attributes. At times a site launch is accompanied with a promotion, mass email announcement. We provide these services as well.
You've treated your business to a whole new set of capabilities and built a site that is clear, aesthetic, and useful. Now its time to get back to what you do best. That's right, your business.
Track, Update & Market
With a little time under its belt your website will generate traffic and usage statistics. Everything from how many views to who and when. We can interpret these numbers and generate recommendations to update and market the site. This process of tracking and tweaking is ongoing. We find the best websites mature over time. Contact us today to learn more. |
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| Our Process |
| • Info Gathering & Strategy |
| • Aesthetic Development |
| • Framework & Interface |
| • Content, Content, Content |
| • Announce & Propagate |
| • Track, Update & Market |
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Non-profit Friendly
Scherr Technology has a long tradition of helping charities and non-profits achieve their goals. We are experienced with the challenges facing a 501(c)(3) or other organizations whose resources are often limited. The Internet is the best way to cost effectively achieve their goals.
Best of Breed
Through a creative atmosphere of collaboration we ensure you get best of breed services. We employ tools such as Macromedia Flash, Adobe GoLive, Photoshop and Illustrator, eShox ecommerce solutions with reliable web hosting by Verio.
Knowledge is Power
We will show you how to harness these new tools. You will learn the "how and why" as we take you through this amazing process.
Emerging Technologies
We specialize in the consistent and thorough analysis of new tools and technologies like video enabled websites and their relevancy to business situations.
 Click to view a sample Scherr Technology web proposal & contract. |
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