FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I do have a flat hourly rate. However, most projects are bid based upon the scope of the project.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Our typical process is broken into phases. For small projects there may be only three phases. For large-scale projects as many as eight phases. These phases are as follows: Project Definition Clearly define the summary, goals, audience, message, competition, costs, on-going maintenance, etc. Project Scope A well-defined project plan that outlines specific activities and deliverables, along with specific timelines. Site Architecture Develop framework, back end platform and technologies,sitemap and mock-ups of pages. Site Development Code, and implement. Develop and implement new content and refine old content. Site Testing Before the site is launched, it will be placed on a production server where only internal audiences and anyone who you share the link with can view it. Launch The big day. Youve tested and reviewed the site, time to launch. Site Maintenance Websites are living, breathing entities and need constant care and maintenance.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
1983-1985 - Illinois Central College - Data Processing 1985-1986 - CPSG - Business Systems Programming Certified 1986 - Structured Problem Analysis and Logic Design 1986 - Principles of AI programming (Lisp) 1987 - CompuPrep - Novell Certified Network Engineer 1988 - IBM - Certified IBM Systems Engineer 1991 - Drake University - Project Management / Information Technology 1993 - Certified Microsoft Developer Certified - Project Management Countless training classes, symposiums, and lectures over the last 30 years in order to remain fresh with the latest advancements. Subjects of include : Java, PHP, Perl, Visual Basic, HTML, CSS, Marketing and Promotion, Graphic Design, Wireframe Development, Video Production, Network Technologies, Business Process Improvement, Relationship Management, Project Management, and a host of other disciplines.