The beginning stage of the website design process includes the potential client contacting EastWave.com for the first time.  This can be done either through placing an order for one of our standard web design packages or through filling out a custom website design request.  A representative will look at your request and contact you will a price quote for the work requested.  The price quote will take into consideration the focus of the project and what the intended result of the site will be. If the price quoted is approved, a deposit fee will be required for most development projects to begin.  If you are ordering a standard design package, this deposit fee is automatically charged during the ordering process.

During this stage, our team will begin the development of the project.  If the project is a new website, any logos needed will be created and a template will be custom designed for the website.  A domain name will be chosen in this stage if it hasn't already been decided upon. The template will include the website's navigation scheme, intended colors and general "look" of the site. The template created will be used as the framework for many of the pages in the website.

While we may be the Web design professionals, we know that we can't always come up with the exact vision in your head from the very beginning.  The feedback stage is where we will send you a "mock" template of your site for approval and ask for any suggestions or changes that need to be made.  Sometimes we can create a project that receives instant approval from the client, while other times we may even have to return to square one and come up with a brand new template unlike what we originally sent for approval.  EastWave.com is committed to developing projects as close to the client's vision as possible and gives the client as much time as requested to meet those goals.  Sometimes final deadlines may be pushed back because of this particular phase, however it is of utmost importance that the client is satisfied with the finished project.

During the implementation stage, the initial design which has been approved by the customer will be turned into a working website.  Depending on the project at hand, all scripts, databases, E-commerce applications and other features will be added to your website.  Depending on the amount of programming needed for your website, many hours could be spent on your site without any visible change able to be seen on your pages.

In this stage, thorough testing is done on your site.   In the case of website development, we test the website for any bugs in the code. All links are checked to be correct and all dynamic pages are tested for proper function. We strive to provide you with a website that works as good as it looks. This phase is omitted in the case of a graphic design and other projects.

This is the final phase of our design process. It is the phase when we deliver what we've developed in the format agreed upon. Usually, the entire 6 step design process takes less than 2 weeks from concept to completion.  EastWave.com will make your site live on the web when all quoted development fees are paid in full.  A live site means that website visitors will be able to get to your site by typing in the domain name that you chose.