WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

PREPARED BY:

Juan Jones – Digital Expanse Media Group Ltd.

PREPARED FOR:

Geraldine Menchion

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your interest in partnering with Digital Expanse Media Group for your website development project. It is estimated that there are well over 100K firms offering website development services. Here at DEMG we certainly understand the challenge you face in finding the right agency for your development needs.

  • Our main goal at DEMG is to provide 100% client satisfaction. Our mission is to provide creative designs, clear project planning and above all else exemplary execution. We are dedicated to building the perfect website for your company - and do it on-time.
  • We have developed websites for other firms as well as for our own brand. We work hard to create unique and dynamic digital platforms. We are extremely excited to get started on your project - if you should choose to partner with us.
  • In this proposal you will find some of the websites we are currently working on. Although your design may be completely different, this will give you an idea of the skillful work we will dedicate to your project.
  • This proposal will also provide what we feel is the optimal solution for your website development needs, resources you will need to procure and their cost, project terms, delivery timeline, post delivery support and our fees.

Thanks for the opportunity to earn your business!

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Business owned by Geraldine Menchion requires a full website developed to support the digital growth strategy of the Business. This website will allow you to expose your brand to organic audiences via search engines and leverage Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to boost the website’s ranking. The site will also deploy content marketing to build brand awareness.

Work For Reference (click site to view):

HARNESSHUB.COM

This is a Content and Affiliate website. The website was created for the Pet and Pet Product niche. It also presents digital ads to viewers.

FreshLoveBoutique.com

This is an international eCommerce site for a company based in Africa. The site is still in development as we continue to work with the Business owners to create an online store to showcase their content offerings.

GetFitFocus.com

This is a Content and Affiliate website. The website is for the Fitness niche. It also presents digital ads to viewers.

SOLUTION OUTLINE

DEMG will build your website using the WordPress Content Management System (CMS). This CMS is used by more than a million brands around the world and is known for its ease of use, security and scalability. The CMS design will also allow for seamless updates, integration with analytical tools and posting of content for your clients or customers to consume.

SITE STRUCTURE (example only):

We will create a menu based site design. Your company can create as many menu options as desired. Each menu option can contain as many sub-menu links you desire also.

SITE INTEGRATIONS:

We will add integration tools to add and improve analytics, performance and marketing. These tools will help get your site viewed by potential clients or customers, and improve the site's performance.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

We can discuss any additional requirements prior to development.

FEATURES

DEMG will incorporate the following features and tools into your website. We will develop your website using modern technologies. This will ensure that your website is capable of supporting a high volume of traffic while remaining protected from malicious entities.

Theme Design

  • This is the main foundation for your website. It controls the standardization of your website. It includes things like typography, color palettes, headers, footers, backgrounds and page layouts.
  • We will create your website using a standardized color palette of your choice. Things like button colors and headers will all have the same look and feel across all pages. This will present a polished and professional appearance.

Responsiveness

  • Responsiveness refers to sizing the website for phones, tablets as well as desktop viewing.
  • We will size the entire website and test it to ensure it displays correctly on all media formats. This includes sizing of buttons, pictures, text and all displayable objects.

Website Dynamics

  • Website Dynamics refers to animation of buttons, hover actions or basic animation of certain fields or boxes.
  • We will include basic animations such as changing button colors when a user hovers over it. We will also add animation to clickable objects, like shrinking it on hover. This alerts the user that the item is an action item.
  • We will also add some dynamics to the overall design to provide a clean and professional presentation.

Performance

  • We will design the website with performance and response times in mind from the start.
  • We will use minimal heavy processing methods with a clean design. This will alleviate the website from having to execute burdensome code during refreshes.
  • We will integrate the website with a caching tool. This tool will allow the website to be easily cached by network providers and browsers. If no changes have been made to the site then it will present the cached copy to searchers on the internet. The website will not have to recompile between refreshes - which improves speed tremendously.

Security

  • We will create one Admin account that will be provided to the Business owner. The Business owner will change the password, so it will only be known by them.
  • We will create a temporary Service Account that will be used by DEMG for development or making any changes. The password will be disabled by the Business after use. The Business will provide a new temporary Service Account password for any new or additional development.
  • A security tool will be implemented into the website. The tool will perform scans for malware and clean if infected. The tool will also provide Firewall protection to block Brute Force and DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks.
  • The security tool integration will keep track of changes, logins and failed logins. It will also proactively block malicious traffic. In addition, the tool will protect the website's database by guarding against SQL injections and XSS attacks.

Backup - Contingency Planning

  • We will integrate a backup solution in the website. This solution will create full backups automatically based on a set schedule.
  • The backups can be used to restore the website to a point in time if any unforseen event should occur. A complete copy of the website can be restored in short order if the existing website is affected in any way - including a hacking event.

SEO - Search Engine Optimization

  • SEO refers to methods used to get a website ranked higher in search engines, like Google or Bing.
  • We will implement Best Practices that help search engines index the website. This will assist with users finding the website when doing searches for services provided by the Business.
  • We will help the Business plan out strategies that improve SEO and incorporate those plans into the design of the website.

External Sites & Social Media Account Linking

  • We will provide links to any internal or external pages or sources. We can also link to social media accounts and make them available to users of the website.
  • We can link to other websites or page sources required by the Business. The Business may require the resources of other websites or tracking sites. We will provide links to those resources.

PROJECT STAGES

The following list outlines the typical stages in a website development project. We fully understand that sometimes the business has critical deadlines, therefore any pressing needs can be addressed or discussed.

Stages

  • Planning Meeting
  • Page Mockups
  • Functional Prototype
  • Development Completed
  • Testing

Estimated Time

Disclaimer: The estimated times will solely depend on the scope of the project. This will be accessed after the initial planning meeting. We will strive to accurately estimate project timelines, however it must be understood that delivery dates can be affected due to unforeseen delays, requirement changes or general events.

REQUIRED BUSINESS COST

The cost table below outlines the cost required to safely and effectively operate a business website per year. These cost are paid by the Business. All integration tools are owned by the Business and implemented by DEMG.

BUSINESS COSTS TO RUN SITE / PER YEAR

Required Est. Price Year/Month Est. Total Yearly Optional
Domain Name (.com)
$15
month
$180
Domain Name (.net)
$15
month
$180
Hosting Plan - Business
$9 - $15
month
$108 - $180
Cache Integration
$60 - $220
year
$60 - $220
Backup Integration
$70
year
$70
Security Integration
$36 - $299
year
$36 - $299
SSL Certificate
$0
year
$0
free via Hosting Company
Est. Avg Yearly Cost:
$700

* Cost based on current prices. Promotions and discounts not considered. Optional items not required but suggested.

DEMG PRICING

DEMG pricing table provided below. Only difference in the plans is the number of pages required. Adding additional pages adds time and complexity to the development of any website.

10 Pages

$4,500 $2,500
  • Complete Development
  • Performance Integration
  • Security Integration
  • Backup Integration
  • External Linking
  • 24/7 Support
Get Started Today

11-15 Pages

$4,750 $2,750
  • Complete Development
  • Performance Integration
  • Security Integration
  • Backup Integration
  • External Linking
  • 24/7 Support
Get Started Today

Unlimited Pages

$5,500 $3,500
  • Complete Development
  • Performance Integration
  • Security Integration
  • Backup Integration
  • External Linking
  • 24/7 Support
Get Started Today

SUPPORT GUIDELINES

  • Minor Changes Free Up to 6 Months After Project Delivery.
  • Unlimited Minor/Major Changes For The First 30 Days After Project Delivery.
  • All Major Changes Will Incur an A La Carte Fee Charge on Day 31 Post Project Delivery.
  • All Minor Changes Will Incur an A La Carte Fee Charge 6 Months Post Project Delivery.

Discounted plans are offer-based and may not apply for all development. Deals are offered to specific companies or could be part of a running promotion. Contact DEMG with any questions regarding pricing.

TERMS OF AGREEMENT

  • Authorization

    Digital Expanse Media Group in engaged as an independent contractor for your Business for website development, deployment and support.

  • Payment

    Fees to Digital Expanse Media Group are due in accordance with the above pricing table, unless further negotiated. No fees are required upfront and all will be settled after project completion. Fees for support services will be invoiced on the 1st business day of each calendar month and are due on a net-30 basis. USD, ETH and BTC accepted.

  • Business Website Cost

    Integrations, Domains, Hosting Accounts etc. added to extend functionality of the website will be solely owned by the Business. The cost to procure those tools will be paid by the Business upfront prior to implementation by Digital Expanse Media Group.

  • Completion

    The Business and Digital Expanse Media Group will work together to complete the project in a timely manner. Digital Expanse Media Group agrees to work expeditiously to complete the project by agreement date.

  • Assignment Of Project Tasks

    Digital Expanse Media Group reserves the right to assign sub-contractors specific functionality tasks in order to complete the project to the Business' requirements. Temporary access and permissions will be applied.

  • Revision During Execution

    Digital Expanse Media Group may charge additional fees if major changes are made to the project plan after the scope and objectives have been accepted and agreed upon.

  • Copyrights & Trademarks

    The Business represents to Digital Expanse Media Group and unconditionally guarantees that elements furnished to Digital Expanse Media Group for inclusion in the project are owned by the Business or has permission from the rightful owner to use each of these elements and will hold harmless, protect and defend Digital Expanse Media Group and its sub-contractors from any claim or suit arising from use of such elements furnished by the Business.

  • Copyright and Ownership of Project

    Digital Expanse Media Group guarantees that all aspects of design and construction of the project will be disclosed to the Business upon completion. Full code, copyrights and ownership will be the sole property of the Business. Digital Expanse Media Group retains the right to display graphics and design elements as examples of its work in its portfolio.

  • Additional Work

    Any additional work must agreed upon outside of this document. Support guidelines are stated and any work outside of those parameters must be handled using a change order. Prices agreed upon for work are honored for 3 months. If that time is exceeded then Digital Expanse Media Group reserves the right to negotiate a new fee for work required.

  • Refund Policy

    If the Business halts work then completed work shall be billed at the hourly rate and deducted from any initial payments and balance of initial payments returned to the Business. If work is halted and development is in the testing phase then full payment is required. All other halts refer to the hourly rate.

  • Legal & License

    Digital Expanse Media Group warrants that functionality contained in this project will meet the Business requirements and that operation issues will be addressed by Digital Expanse Media Group or sub-contractor hired by Digital Expanse Media Group to help resolve the issue.

  • Risks

    The entire risk as the quality and performance of the project is with the Business. In no event will Digital Expanse Media Group be liable to the Business or any third party for damages, including lost profits, lost savings or other incidental, consequential or special damages arising out the operation of or inability to operate the website, even if Digital Expanse Media Group has been advised of the possibility of such damages. If any provision of this agreement shall be unlawful, void or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed separate from this agreement and not affect the validity and enforce-ability of any remaining provisions.

Thanks for the opportunity to earn your business!