GuideTech Solutions - Web Development

If you would like to receive a quote for your project, simply complete as much of this form as possible. The better we understand your requirements the more accurately we can estimate the time and cost of your project.

Completing this questionnaire simply provides us with information, and does not obligate you to anything.

If you have any questions about this form, please feel free to contact us at webdev@guidetech.ca.

Contact Information

Name:

Company:

Email:

Phone:

General Information

Describe the function of your business:

How is your company currently perceived? (examples: major player, innovator, newcomer)

What is the primary goal of your web site?
(examples: to sell products or services, collect new leads, present news, provide information, impress visitors)

What are your objectives for this project? (check all that apply)

Create a new marketing presence on the Internet.

Develop a strong online brand.

Reposition an existing brand on the Internet.

Develop advertising-based revenue.

Create direct-sales revenue.

Provide detailed product or catalog-based information.

Establish personal contact with visitors and elicit feedback.

Reduce traditional sales or support costs by developing or improving consumer/customer experience with online support.

Build a community for a particular affinity group (such as specific types of customers).

Establish a technological advantage over competitors.

How would you define the main goal of this Web site?

Publicity or marketing site

Intranet

Extranet

Game or entertainment site

Nonprofit or community site

Application service provider

Portal

Content-based publishing site

Sales/e-commerce site

Other (Please describe):

At what stage of planning are you currently?

I need help to define my requirements

I have the requirements, am looking for a developer

I already have a developer, but I'm looking at other options

Technical Details

Do you currently have a web site?

Yes

If you do have a web site, what is your current URL?

If you already have a web site, what type of service are you looking for from GuideTech Solutions? (examples: update content, revamp design, add features)

If you do not have a web site, do you have a domain name registered? (example: www.yourcompany.com)

Yes

If you have a domain name, do you have a hosting server (either your own, or third-party)?

Yes

What is your estimated launch date? Month: Year:

Approximately how many pages will the site contain? Between and

What is your estimated budget? Between $ and $

Design Details

Do you require a custom design, or a template-based design?

Custom Design

Template-Based Design

If you chose "Template-Based Design" above, please enter the ID and catalog numbers of up to 3 templates that you are considering.

1: ID #: Catalog #:

2: ID #: Catalog #:

3: ID #: Catalog #:

At what stage of planning are you currently?

I need help to define my requirements

I have the requirements, am looking for a developer

I already have a developer, but I'm looking at other options

Front-End Experience - Select and rank the services you think you'll need:

Logo design:

Site graphics:

Site architecture:

Content creation, editorial review:

Audio/video development:

Chat area(s):

E-commerce transactions:

Catalog and shopping cart:

User customization:

Search feature:

Back-End/Technical - Select and rank the services you think you'll need:

Database design and integration

Content management system

Usability testing

Flash development

Personalization

Advertising management tools

Traffic logging and analysis tools

Merchant account/secure transactions applications

User-tracking tool

Administrative site maintenance tools

Application development

Site coding (HTML, JavaScript, ASP)

Legacy system integration

Web hosting recommendation

Server selection/installation

Ongoing site maintenance

List the major sections that you would like to have on your site (examples: Contact Us, Products and Services, Member Login, FAQ):

Will this site use existing content (examples: written copy, photography, data, graphics)? If so, what is the source of the material and who is responsible for approval? If not, will you be creating content in-house or engaging GuideTech Solutions as the content provider?

COLOR: Do you have specific colors in mind, (example: from your current site, company logo, or other sites)? Please specify the colors or sites.

LOOK AND FEEL: List one or two sites with a "look and feel" that you want for your site.

SITE ORGANISATION & LAYOUT: List one or two sample sites which have a similar organization (navigation) and layout to the one you want to develop.

TEXT: Which of the following best describes the availability of text content for your site?

Use the content of our present site.

We will provide you with the content in electronic format.

We have brochures and other literature which you can use to develop the content with our guidelines.

COMPETITORS: List the web addresses (URLs) of your competitors web sites. Briefly state what you like and dislike about each competitor's site. How could your web site surpass your competitor's? (examples: functions, product information, photography, "wow" factor, overall impression)

Marketing

Do you have an advertising agency or public relations firm? Will they be involved in the development or redesign of your Web site?

Yes

How do you intend to advertise or drive traffic to your site?

Describe your primary target audience:

Describe your secondary audience:

Describe your industry:

Marketing/Strategic Services - Select and rank the services you think you'll need:

Competitor comparison:

Brand building:

Search-engine listings:

Content and editorial strategy:

Launch strategy:

Product-line merchandising plan:

Publicity strategy:

Marketing materials, media kit on site:

Other