Web Development Assistance
The Office of Creative Services provides complete creative
and technical web design services to CASE schools and
departments. We partner with our customers to provide
a superior web experience through attractive web designs
that are consistent
with the branding initiative for the university's
visibility campaign.
In addition to web design and development services,
we are available for one on one training and specialized
web design troubleshooting.
We provide web site development assistance at NO CHARGE
to university schools and departments.
- Well-designed web sites where information is clear
and easy to find.
- Fast and efficient delivery of web content.
- Technical specifications to ensure site integrity.
- Technical support services after the initial site
design is complete.
- Training for your staff to ensure strong on-going
maintenance capability.
The Web Development Process
Active customer involvement is key to the success of
our web site development process. Our only requirement
is that the groups participating should target one person
in their office (student or staff employee) to be assigned
as maintainer for the site during creation and when
completed. We will train the maintainer if necessary.
The basic process is fairly straight forward. Here are
the general steps involved.
Initial Consultation.
We determine your web site's mission and goals and guide you through
the related issues. Topics covered include:
- Target audience
- Message to be communicated
- Flow Chart Development
- Specific web Content
- Site and Color Preferences
- Technical Requirements
Getting it down on paper.
As non-linear documents, websites come in a vast array of organizational structures. In the planning stages we will work with you to come up with an organizational and navigational structure that most affectively communicates your message to your target audience. We can assist in the development of a web flow chart that
will determine the size, shape, scope and timing of
the project as well as recommending strategies for choosing content.
Putting the web site together.
Once the plan is in place, your web maintainer can begin to
add content and graphics to
the pages. We will meet as frequently with your maintainer as necessary
to ensure their comfort level and your satisfaction
with the site as it develops.
Getting the Site Live.
During the development, your site will be tested for
performance and reliability. When development is complete
and you have reviewed all pages,
your site can be moved to your production server.
Training.
We will train your maintainer and anyone else on your staff
to make simple updates to the site at your request. Maintainers
will also benefit from taking KSLearn
classes.
Contact Information
For more information about web site development services offered
through the Office of Creative Services or to set up a consultation,
please contact Kevin Adams at 216-368-3447 or kevin.adams@case.edu
or Heidi Cool at 216-368-1640 or heidi.cool@case.edu
A Word About Templates
Branded Templates are available online from the web Development
toolkit at http://www.case.edu/webdev/webtoolkit/.
These template are available in two styles and a variety of colors. These templates were released in Spring 2004 as part of the re-branding initiative for the entire university. Templates are to be used for all websites representing either the university as a whole or one of its constituent parts. We would be happy to work with you as you convert your new or existing sites to the new branded templates.
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