Datachieve Web Development Workflow

1
- - Contract is signed
  - Down payment received
  - Questionnaire sent to client
  - Initial kickoff meeting scheduled
  - Teams: admin
2
- - Questionnaire completed
  - Kickoff meeting held with client
  - Project scheduled
  - Teams: admin, design, development
- - Team reviews project requirements
  - Project brief developed
  - Sitemap and site structure outlined
  - Teams: admin, design, development
- - Google Analytics identified (setup or access gained)
  - Gain access to client’s DNS and create a test record
  - Form recipients identified
  - If applicable, set up social media accounts and integrations
  - Teams: admin, development
3
- - Wireframes of the site structure and navigation developed
  - Teams: design
- - Figma & Static concepts developed
  - Teams: design
- - Choose server (e.g., Dedicated or Shared)
  - Set up hosting, GIT, etc.
  - Visualize data distribution
  - Prototype special functionality
  - Establish CRUD patterns (Create, Read, Update, Delete) - Read More
  - Target accessibility compliance tier
  - Identify Google APIs
  - Teams: development
4
- - Figma and static design concepts presented
  - Once approved, invoice for second payment is sent
  - Teams: admin, design
- - Continued...
  - Teams: development
5
- - Modifications are made and resubmitted (both static and Figma)
  - Teams: design
- - Continued...
  - Teams: development
6
- - Review design and identify components (small to large)
  - Set up milestones and issues in GIT (and assign)
  - Gauge time and identify potential delays
  - Build upon foundation
  - Conduct reviews of GIT issues throughout development; ensure accessibility compliance throughout
  - All our current go-live development processes should run in parallel to GIT Issues and Milestones; Accessibility, Resonsive Design etc.
  - Teams: design, development
- - Site content received from client in digital format or exported from existing site
  - Content is implimented into site as development progresses
  - Redirects identified and implemented as content is added
  - Teams: design
7
- - Client presented with a working site for review
  - Final payment due before going live
  - Teams: admin, design
- - Identify who needs access and set up WP accounts for GoLive
  - Teams: design
- - Google Analytics configured
  - Form recipients are added to all forms updated
  - Social media accounts connected to development site
  - Teams: design, development
8
- - Based on client feedback, changes and modifications are made to the site
  - Teams: design, development
9
- - Schedule a GoLive date with the client
  - Teams: admin, development
- - Double-check all development processes, account setups, and integrations
  - Teams: admin, design, development
10
- - Update DNS
  - If applicable, set up Zaps (requires live URL)
  - If DNS is managed via Cloudflare, configure rules
  - Send to team for site check after propagation
  - Teams: development
- - Reach out to client to schedule training
  - Teams: admin, design
11
- - Train clients on how to use their new website
  - Teams: design, development
- - Check in with the client to ensure everything is running smoothly after GoLive
  - Teams: admin
12
- - Follow up with the client after 30 days to ensure they’re satisfied and address any questions or concerns
  - Teams: admin