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Web Design

GroundSwellDesign provides the complete web development package from design and development to hosting and support. GroundSwellDesign websites are built upon a robust and intuitive content management system, meaning that you the owner of the site can maintain your own content (text, images, news etc) and keep the site current.

Our designs are clean, elegant and search engine friendly.

If you would like a new website built or your current site re-developed we will meet with you and work out a clear specification for the website development. This specification will include an initial template design, a document specifying the navigational flow, and a document describing the technical requirements of the website.

Based on this specification (which will be sent to you in a very clear and transparent format) a fee and timescale will be agreed. Once a deposit of 50% has been received by GroundSwellDesign work will begin on the site.

The fee will include 3 design iterations of the website template, the development of the website, and training in the use of the content management system if required. For more information please see our web development process below.

Commissioning Phase
  • With an initial enquiry an outline discussion about the website, objectives and possible functionality takes place
  • GSD submits an estimate based on the initial discussion
Specification Phase
  • A detailed discussion in terms of site functionality and design takes place
  • Existing logos/images and material to be used in the website are collected
  • GSD produces a site map, functional specification of the site, and template design
Specification Finalised Phase
  • After discussion the specification and design is agreed upon
  • A timeline and mutual responsibilities between GroundSwellDesign and the client are agreed
  • A 50% deposit is paid to GroundSwellDesign
Build Phase
  • GroundSwellDesign builds a Alpha site on our local development server
  • Once the Alpha site is proven to work this is made Beta and is moved to the GSD online development server
Testing Phase
  • GSD works through the website with the client
  • A list of corrections in line with the original specification are produced
  • Items for further development not in the original specification are highlighted for v2
  • GSD works through the corrections highlighted above
Post Build Phase
  • The client signs off on the completed website
  • Agreed training is provide by GroundSwellDesign
  • The website goes live
  • GSD provides agreed support and maintenance