04. Production and Programming
The last step before website launch is putting it all together. All of the individual pages--and the code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP etc) that makes them work--are produced. For dynamic websites back-end programming (such as database development or secure purchasing system) is done and tested. I sometimes partner with other developers to manage this part of the job.
All of the deliverables listed above--from information architecture documents to the final working website--are posted on private page of my website for client review. When everything’s perfect, we publish it to the live public server.
05. Website Maintenance
To keep a site fresh, it should be updated on a regular basis. While some of my clients prefer to handle updates themselves, for others I continue to perform maintenance well after initial launch. These updates are usually billed on an hourly basis, but I'm also open to a retainer arrangement.