As always I am working on ways to improve and speed up the web design process for clients. From now on all clients of Hidden Depth will have the option to live proof their website designs on a dedicated server before the site is made public.
The server is at Testing-Site.com . Clients are given their own specific preview password to view their site.
The main aim of the testing server is to cut down on any bugs or unforeseen hiccups when a site is launched. It is a testing ground to help you view the design like everyone else will view it and it helps me fine tune everything to work perfectly online.
This new service combined with the current Client Login Area will make the whole web design process very quick and easy to follow.
The web design process will now work like this:
- We agree a theme including colours, images, content, number of pages etc.
- You get your Client Area account and password.
- You view your proof design of your site in this area.
- You approve the design.
- I start to create the actual live site with all the magically coding stuff.
- You get your Testing Server login details and view the new site live online.
- You approve the live site.
- Site is removed from the testing site and moved to your domain.
- Site is Live to the public.
Why is the Testing Server useful ?
Most sites do not Go Live until all the content and design has been finished and the full design costs have been paid. This server allows you to quickly test ideas out and iron out any bugs before anyone even visits your site.
Say you want to see what a live Twitter feed would look like on your site. Or see how that nice Flash slideshow on your home page actually looks when its playing. Well you can’t do these things unless your site is live. So with a server just for client sites you use this space to see your site live without any of the public seeing your site half finished or in a test period.
Is there an extra cost involved for this service ?
NO. Currently this service is free to all clients of Hidden Depth and I plan to keep this service free and part of the design package.
Can I test more than 1 page of my site on the server ?
YES. You can test as many pages as you like.
What if I already have a website and want a ReDesign ?
No problem. This server is perfect for you.
You get to keep your current site up and live for people to visit while we work on your great new design. You then view your new design Live on the Testing Server.
Once your happy with the new site we remove the old site and transfer the new site over and it goes live to the public.Contact me now to arrange a call or meeting to discuss your new web design project.