Project Stages

1. Planning
2. Design
3. Development
4. Pre-Launch

Stage Phases

1. Work Process
2. Deliverables (i.e. to the client)
3. Review Period
4. Dependencies (i.e. from the client or a third party)
5. Payment

Detailed Project Stages

1. Planning
   1. Planning Process
      • Using a questionnaire
      • Sections like client goals, target audience, feature requests, etc.
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   2. Deliverables
      • Proposal
      • Quotes
      • Contract(s)
   3. Review Period
   4. Dependencies
      • Login information for site, server or database.
   5. Payment
2. Design
   1. Design Process
      1. Wireframing
      2. Mock-up Design (i.e. via Photoshop or HTML/CSS)
   2. Deliverables
   3. Review Period
      • Flexible review process
      • Sufficient time for the client
      • Educate the client and offer your opinions
   4. Dependencies
   5. Payment
3. Development
   1. Development Process
      • Code templates
      • Develop custom solutions
      • Develop special features
      • Add content
      • Test
   2. Deliverables (Static/Dynamic Website)
   3. Review Period
   4. Dependencies
      • Login information for site, server or database.
   5. Payment
4. Pre-Launch
   1. Pre-Launch Process
      • Clean up
      • Go live!
      • Test
   2. Review Period
   3. Final dependencies
   4. More tests!
   5. Final payment

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