D. e. v. e. l. o. p
Developing a website is a smooth linear process that is the same for any creation. Learn or discern the needs in all areas, profit, information and sensory. Be aware of all the tools and resources you have and need to contruct this dream. And this, the best part, assemble the a team with the talent and vision to accomplish the tasks. Then set them free
Define the Developing Team
Project Lead
Has total responsibility for the project.
Technical Lead
The tech lead is responsible for choosing the tools for the environments that will be required to meet the clients.
Content Manager
The Content Manager is responsible for all site content its timeliness, delivery and quality.
Tool Specialists
The tools specialist chooses from a huge toolkit for Flash, PHP, Flex, MySQL, JavaScript, XML, Adobe Air, MSSQL, Apache, WinServer/CSS/ etc.
No Problem
The 'No Problem' person records everything, all deadlines, communication, Whiteboards, meetings and promises..
Define the Tools
Dreamweaver
At Zip we use many tools but most roads lead back to the Adobe Creative Suite. We have been a DW shop for many years and use the full suite of products, Photoshop, Contribute, Fireworks, Flash and more.
Open Source
If the application is appropriate we will use a light open source content management system.
Define when it's Done
When the Project Lead receives client sign-off we are done.

