Web Development
S E T T I N G T H E S TA G E
Planning a Web Development Project
Presented by: Kelly Goto kelly@gotomedia.com kgoto@aol.com (415) 957-7701 session url www.gotomedia.com/atlanta00/stage
Cool cover illustration by Eunice Moyle
SESSION OUTLINE
1.0
The Project: Introduction
2.0
Before You Start: The Client
3.0
The Proposal: The Development Process
4.0
Estimating: Time and Resources 4.1 4.2 The Budget: Estimating by Hours The Budget: Estimating by Task
5.0
Creative Brief: Defining Scope
6.0
Competitive Analysis: Informal Research
7.0
Forms & Worksheets: Blank Forms to Use
8.0
The Proposal: Detailed Overview 8.1 8.2 8.3 Proposal Format: Informal Letter Proposal Format: Detailed Plan Expectations and Follow-Up
©1999 Gotomedia, All Rights Reserved
1.0
T H E P R O J E C T: I n t ro d u c t i o n
Setting the Stage: Determining Scope You have a potential project that has just dropped into your lap. The client (or your boss) asks you the deadly question: “How much time is this going to take, and how much is it going to cost?” What is the first step you take
SETTING THE STA G E
in identifying the actual costs and timing associated with the project? How much information do you need up front in order to generate a realistic proposal? What other elements do you need to incorporate into the proposal to ensure you can say “yes” to the project without getting into over your head? This handout has been developed to help you make the right decisions and organize your existing information in a comprehensive manner allowing you to properly identify scope, budget and timing to “set the stage” before beginning an actual Web project.
Before actually starting a Web site, there are several steps which can be taken to ensure the success of your project.In this session,we will cover the key elements in determining size, scope, budget and scheduling for your project. We will also cover additional items such as
Planning a Web Development Project
Presented by: Kelly Goto kelly@gotomedia.com kgoto@aol.com (415) 957-7701 session url www.gotomedia.com/atlanta00/stage
Cool cover illustration by Eunice Moyle
SESSION OUTLINE
1.0
The Project: Introduction
2.0
Before You Start: The Client
3.0
The Proposal: The Development Process
4.0
Estimating: Time and Resources 4.1 4.2 The Budget: Estimating by Hours The Budget: Estimating by Task
5.0
Creative Brief: Defining Scope
6.0
Competitive Analysis: Informal Research
7.0
Forms & Worksheets: Blank Forms to Use
8.0
The Proposal: Detailed Overview 8.1 8.2 8.3 Proposal Format: Informal Letter Proposal Format: Detailed Plan Expectations and Follow-Up
©1999 Gotomedia, All Rights Reserved
1.0
T H E P R O J E C T: I n t ro d u c t i o n
Setting the Stage: Determining Scope You have a potential project that has just dropped into your lap. The client (or your boss) asks you the deadly question: “How much time is this going to take, and how much is it going to cost?” What is the first step you take
SETTING THE STA G E
in identifying the actual costs and timing associated with the project? How much information do you need up front in order to generate a realistic proposal? What other elements do you need to incorporate into the proposal to ensure you can say “yes” to the project without getting into over your head? This handout has been developed to help you make the right decisions and organize your existing information in a comprehensive manner allowing you to properly identify scope, budget and timing to “set the stage” before beginning an actual Web project.
Before actually starting a Web site, there are several steps which can be taken to ensure the success of your project.In this session,we will cover the key elements in determining size, scope, budget and scheduling for your project. We will also cover additional items such as