We are but a small web design outfit based in Plano, TX. Our name may be new, but we've been doing this since 2000--back when websites were ruled by tables. Now we steep ourselves in standards-based web design. All CSS, not a table to be found; code that we try our darndest to meet W3C standards (and we incorporate other technologies--see below). We've also done logo and print design for various clients (including billboard design and CD package printing). Perhaps you've seen some of our work, perhaps you haven't. Take a gander here.
At Kota Kows, we design and develop standards compliant websites. We go through a multi-step process that takes your site from Planning/Meeting to Structure to Design, Coding and then Deployment.
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PlanningOne option is to download our Project Planner, which will help us to gauge the type, size, and scope of your potential web project. From there we can gather materials from you based on your feedback.
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MeetingThe other option is to meet with you the client and get ideas for the site based on what kind of business it is, and what the peers and competitors have to offer. We'll also gather materials from you, in the form of text and images.
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StructureAt this stage the site will be developed via wire framing--for positioning of text and images, and mood boards--to gauge the overall look and feel for the site. We'll utilize images, colors and text to get things right before we head to design.
3. DesignHere we'll incorporate logos (or create them if needed) and design Photoshop mockups which we'll send for your approval. If they do not meet your standards, we'll draft new ones.
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CodingAfter the client has agreed to the design mock-ups, we start coding the site in XHTML and CSS. Other technologies are integrated, then we test various platforms and implement SEO.
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DeploymentAt this stage we'll do a soft launch for you to view and test the site, then do a hard launch for the public. We will offer any help and perform maintenance and other tweaks during this critical stage.