How to Build Your Website
Papillon Lab divides the method by which we assemble our client's websites into several steps:
- Needs Analysis - Through a comprehensive inquiry, the objectives of the website are determined while simultaneously stipulating the needs and requirements of the client
- Drafting Step - This initial creative process is utilized to seek out web design themes and creating drafts for a website
- Development - The application of the compulsory web technologies and consequential development of the client's unique website
- Implementation & Promotion - Placement of our client's website in a strategic manner, on the world wide web, with continuous promotion of their site itself, as well as the business our clients are engaged in
When our client's website is complete, thus ready for final approval, Papillon Lab will submit up to two graphic design concepts to the client. These concepts have been through a lengthy refinery process to produce the final outcome, and as such, are the collaborative efforts of our staff and the client. At every point in our journey together, Papillon Lab works tirelessly to maintain the integrity and total satisfaction of our client.
As proof the Internet is a viable and successful medium to conduct business in, Papillon Lab continues to cross borders and circumnavigate the globe in search of our client partners. Whether we are working with a client in California, New York City or Denver, Colorado, we will give each of our clients the personal attention and commitment they deserve.
When you are ready to explore the endless opportunities available to you and your new or reconstructed website, we ask you to fill out our online inquiry form. Once the form is received in our office, a company representative will contact you for your initial consultation. Papillon Lab understands the enormous responsibility which comes with the establishment of your business' online presence. With this in mind, we take every precaution to ensure your time with us is utilized to the utmost, as well as authenticating a fair and proper fee schedule. One that fits your budget while bearing in mind the project's needs and aspirations. When considering the cost of website design and development there are a few factors to be aware of:
- The website type & size
- Internet technologies chosen for use:
- Flash
(a popular authoring software developed by Macromedia, is used to create vector graphics-based animation programs with full-screen navigation interfaces, graphic illustrations, and simple interactivity in an antialiased, resizable file format that is small enough to stream across a normal modem connection.) - Databases
(A web based database is a structured collection of records or data stored on the hosting server so that a computer program or person using a query language can consult it to answer queries. The records retrieved in answer to these queries are information that can be used to make decisions. A computer program used to manage and query a database is known as a database management system (DBMS)) - Dynamic Pages
(Dynamic pages are generated dynamically based on values selected by a visitor. They are generated with variables, and do not exist anywhere in a static, predictable form. Reporting Center considers any URL containing options (with a question mark in the URL) a dynamic page.) - Interactivity
(A characteristic of multimedia software that expects users to respond directly to the choices available on the screen and thus customize what is presented to their needs or wishes) - Etc.
When filling out the online inquiry form to get a quote to build your website, please indicate the type of website you will require based on the following categories:
- E-commerce website
- Ecommerce is the conducting of commerce with goods and services over the Internet. It includes: consumers using the Internet to purchase goods and services online; as well as businesses selling and communicating with other businesses through the Internet
- E-shop website
- Internet site at which customers can shop and inform themselves right around the clock
- Small personal website
- The purpose of this type of website is to provide information about an individual or group, maintained without the desire of a Return on Investment (ROI). Typically used to convey information related to the personal lives and nature of a person or group
- Professional corporate website
- Websites designed to represent a large business entity. Typically multi-faceted with multiple purposes such as: entity branding, Ecommerce, product integration, external relations, internal usage, etc. These sites are most often run by an internal IT department and contain multiple options and facets to their usage.
- Educational website
- " The purpose of this type of website is to provide information about an educational establishment, normally relaying information in cross-dynamic approaches. Usually these sites are created to serve as informational benchmarks in the progress of their respective fields.
- Small business website
- Internet sites set up to aid the small business entity in their growth as both a viable commerce product as well as a productive revenue stream. These sites are often run by the individual business owner and have limited options

