What is a reasonable Time Frame for my Project?
Posted by ricky26 on May 22nd, 2014
When it comes to creating websites, one of the biggest factors that determines how long it will actually take to create it, put it on line and get it functioning correctly usually boils down to one person; the client.
While it takes about 3 to 4 weeks to get a basic website finished, if a client wants special tools on the website like RSS feeds, a checkout and shopping cart and custom-made graphics, it could take quite a bit longer. One of the best questions to ask the web development company that will be creating your website is what exactly are the resources that you, as the business owner, will need to supply them when they are in the creation process.
In most cases your web developer will need your input in order to keep your website on time and on budget, so while you’re going through this process make sure to return any phone calls that they make to your company as well as answering emails as promptly as possible.
Of course before you hire any company to develop your new website you’d do well to check any references that they have, take a look on their website and see if they have customer testimonials and also see if they have any sort of time guarantee.
As mentioned above, if you’re looking for a specialized website design company for example like an Ottawa web design company you’ll need to have a bit of extra time budgeted into your timetable for its creation. Keep in mind that, unlike ordering a hamburger at a fast food restaurant, a unique website can’t just be thrown together in a few minutes. It takes creative input, testing and “tweaking” to get it to where you, the customer, are satisfied.
One thing you’ll likely want to avoid is something called “project creep”, a term used to describe when a project, like creating a website, is slowed down due to frequent changes to the established requirements. In layman’s terms, the more changes you make while your website is being created, the longer it’s going to take to create.
Ultimately you’ll want to at least have one or two meetings (if not more) with your web developer to make sure that they understand exactly what you’re expecting, what you’re goals are for your website and what you’d like it to be able to do for your customers, your company and your bottom line.
