Steps of a redesign

Overview
Goals
Time estimate and team
Content review
Site structure and navigation
Finalize timeline and content
Visual design development
Production and proofing
Launch and maintenance

Workflow example B - campus website

In this example, there are two editors and two departments (design and production) who produce the pages. Since the pages are being created almost from scratch, editor 1 is writing and editor 2 is reviewing for voice and consistency.

Editor 1

Completes form, including page text, posts document to pages_in_work folder on the server. Prints document and routes paper to editor 2.

Editor 2

Edits and/or comments in document on server. Routes paper back.

Editor 1

Reviews and responds to edits and comments, indicates below whether this is a template page, routes accordingly. (Send text to design as an e-mail, not as a Word document.)

Design*

Incorporates text into custom design. Consults with editorial and production departments as necessary. Routes paper back to editor 1, with link to designed page.

Editor 1

Reviews designed page; if no design changes requested, routes to production.

Production*

Creates page in HTML template. Posts page to test server. Routes paper back to editor 1 with link to test page for proofing.

Editor 1

Proofs page on test server. If OK, moves file to \\SAB-Bullwinkle\Shared\Public Affairs\web_services\ricker_page_forms\pages_complete, and puts paper copy in file cabinet.

 

*Is this page a template? If yes, you may skip design stage. If no, you may skip production phase.