chool Webmasters will provide you with an Internet presence that rivals districts with much larger budgets. You're in capable hands because our goal is to make the process as easy as possible for you and your staff.
Our graphic design considerations include:
- Creating a navigation system that clearly reflects the available content and is easily accessible with a minimum number of click-throughs.
- Creating an attractive user interface that will invite users to stay long enough to explore the site and invite them to return frequently.
- Designing the site to be personal, professional, and functional.
We'll make layout and navigational recommendations based upon our school Web site experience and what other schools find to be the most effective and helpful.
You'll be proud of your new Web site with its balance of aesthetically pleasing layout and informational content that mirrors the personality of your school. This includes custom graphics, banners, intuitive flow and navigation, and much more. Here are our design process steps:
Step 1: We interview key administrators to determine their school's preferences.
Step 2: We'll design a prototype based on your preferences (if any).
Step 3: We make any revisions you desire (once you've seen the prototype).
Step 4: We then begin populating your Web site with content, photos, graphic elements, etc.
The design considerations vary a bit for the various site types. For example:
Your district Web site is likely your workhorse Web site because it is "business" or "consumer" focused. It generally contains more information and is directed to a wide variety of site visitors (job applicants, vendors, employees, community members, Board Members, etc.). You'll want a professional image that instills confidence and trust while maintaining the flavor of your community. If you don't have something specific in mind, we'll recommend styles and colors to help you achieve these goals. We also make recommendations about content and navigation based on best practices for school sites. 
When it is a school that needs a Web site, we often take a slightly different design approach. All we ask is that the school send us their school's colors and mascot and we'll do the rest. High School sites often highlight their students' competitive enthusiasm and spirit of pride in their achievements with appropriate photos (school provided or we will find great age-level appropriate stock photos). Elementary Web sites are often bright, fun, and lively, reflecting the wonder and joy of children excited to learn. Navigational structure should be the same as the district Web site for district-wide consistency.
So, what's next in the development phase? In addition to design and development of your school, district, and organization Web site our services include: