1. Proposals & Project Specifications

2. Project Specification
Some firms issue proposals out to qualified candidates prior to contract.
Others firm up a project specification subsequent to being hired.
Some may do both.
There are pros and cons to both.

3. Components Web Site Hierarchy Detailed Project Description Budget
Schedule & Phases

4. Web Site Hierarchy The “Information Architecture” of the site.
A site map

5. Detailed Project Description
Depending on your level of involvement in the venture it may include elements of a business plan, or simply a description of your resulting Web site.

6. Suggested Outline* *Ford Harding - Rainmaking
Cover Letter
Executive Summary
Project Understanding
Background on firm, team, reliability and experience.
Project Outline
Deliverables
Assurances
Timing
Fees
Authorization

7. Suggested Outline - Kevin
Cover Letter
Brief Overview of the Site (Executive Summary)
Site Purpose, Goals, and Target Audience (Project Understanding)
Deliverables
Current State of Site and/or Content
Task Outline and Timeline
Technical Considerations
Browsers and Technologies
File Sizes and Bandwidth
Programming Needs--Forms, Calculations
Screen Size
Look and Feel Overview
Colors and Style
Template
Interface Design
Font Styles
Illustrations and Photography
Site Owner, Manager, and Production Team
Fees
Site Map