Web Project Phases for Building a Future-proofed Site

Here is a checklist of generic phases for a Future-Proofed Web Project

Project Phases:

• Project Kickoff
• Crystalize mission and objectives
• Set Project Ground Rules
• Define the Problem(s) to be Solved
• Set Project Specificaions and Requirements
• Align the Work to Organizational Objectives
• Prepare long-range plan
• Identify Organizational goals and processes to be improved
• Identify organizational resources and priorities
• Identify, define, and evaluate user needs
• Identify smart goals
• Create project charter
• Procure sign off from top district executive management
• Project Design
• Identify the Project's Strategy
• Design the Project's Phases
• Design the project's Milestones and Deliverables Schedule
• Identify and Minimize Risk
• Manage Resources
• Fully Budget Each Phase before Embarking
• Define Chain of Authority
• Develop a Project Plan
• Develop a Project strategy
• Adopt an Evaluation Design
• Prepare Project Documents
• Test
• Perform Verification and Validation Assessments
• Develop Testing Goals and Plans
• Test, Debug, and Document
• Perform Tests including Integration Testing
• Test Logic and Flow
• Test for Seemless Navigation
• Test in Multiple Browsers
• Test with Multiple Screen Settings
• Test with Styles Turned Off
• Test Database Access
• Test with Content Management System Updates
• Implement (Install Site)
• Perform User Acceptance Testing
• Install Server Hardware, Software and Extensions
• Train All Site Contributors and Help Desk Staff
• Cut Over to New System
• Acceptance and Sign Off
• Provide Documentation for Help Desk so Help Desk staff can Continue Support
• Operate, Refine, and Fine-tune Site
• Make Changes, Modifications and Fixes
• Pass on the Update Plan and Train Content Management staff in Update Process
• Finalize Site
• Transfer Maintenance Responsibility to Content Management staff