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Phase 1- Consultation Stage – 2- 3 Hours
·    Client meet with GP representative in person or wwwgotomeeting.com and share vision
·    Client establish a concept idea by comparison with "other" live site (s), template or handwritten sketch
·    Client solidify if they want an exact or something like the comparison (be specific about features, consider time & cost for exact mirroring)
·    Client receive an estimated quote depending on features and number of pages
·    Client go over major points of "Standard Website Contract" with GP representative
·    Client submit deposit (half cost of estimate with credit card, check or cash)
·    Client submit all materials (images, text, videos,motto, links, etc)  necessary to begin project vial mail, personally, ftp upload, email


Phase 2 – Initial Building Stage – 5-15 Business Days
·    GP start building initial website design according to agreed upon concept
·    GP finish within 5-10 business days (customized webistes can take longer)
·    GP recieve closing payment after initial design concept completed


Phase 3 –Cosmetic Modifcations Stage -  15 Business Days
·    Client make minor cosmetic changes: text, images, video, style, colors, etc (Some sites are limited by default, modifications may incur additional cost.
Changes have to be within the capabilities and structure of the initial design )
·    Optional: Client receive training for self maintenance plan (Website\E-commerce)


Phase 4 – Monthly Relationship Stage (5 Options)

1. Cost Saver Plan - $5.00 per month

2. Active Support Plan - $10.00 per month

3. Self Maintained - $ 20.00 for 1 site, $30.00 for unlimited sites (hosting included)

4. Global Presence retainer - $30.00 per hour , 2 hour monthly minimum (hosting included)

5. As Needed Maintenance - $1.00 per minute, 10 minute minimum per project

*Before each project client will be given an "estimated work time" via email for their approval.
*Hosting fees are "not" included in this plan. Client should choose a hosting plan.


Phase 5 – Steady Promotional Stage (Various Options)

  • Google Adwords (Your ads can appear when people search Google or visit similar sites)
  • Search Engine Submissions (Google, Yahoo, MSN, ASK, etc) & Optimization (SEO)
  • Video Promotion for TV or Internet (30-300 seconds)
  • Radio Promotion for Air or Internet Broadcast
  • My-space Promotion
  • YouTube Promotion
  • Email Retrievals & Email Marketing
  • Newspaper & Magazine Ads
  • Coupon Books & Distribution (print & online coupons)
  • Newspaper Promotional Packages
  • Craig's List, Internet Directories
  • Blogs
  • Press Release
  • Postcard or Letter Mailers Based on Zip-code or Special Demographic
  • Street Promotions
  • Door to Door Promotions
  • Network Marketing Strategies
  • Affiliate Program
 

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