the web design process   
by Alyssa Gregory

Below is an outline of some of the basic steps involved in designing a Web site. This process typically varies from firm to firm, and even from project to project. The order of the steps, the timeline and even the process itself can change depending on various factors. The timeline for this process varies for every project and can be completed in as little as two weeks or as long as six months. This article is just a guide.

Step 1	Consultation with the client to discuss the project.
Step 2	The client submits the site materials (content, site map, images, etc.) to the designer.
Step 3	The designer creates the first draft of the Web site (this usually consists of the homepage and one interior page of the site).
Step 4	The client reviews the design and returns requested changes and alterations to the designer.
Step 5	The designer creates the second draft of the site design to the client. The client reviews the design and, if necessary, submits requested changes and alterations to the designer. This submission and review of the design should continue until the design meets the specifications of the client.
Step 6	Client gives the designer final approval of the design.
Step 7	The designer creates the rest of the pages for the site and incorporates the content.
Step 8	The completed site is submitted to the client. The client submits any necessary changes and alterations to the designer (at this stage, these changes are usually minor content changes).
Step 9	The designer makes final changes and alterations and the site is uploaded to the hosting company's server and made accessible on the Internet.

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