Procedures
Our web development process places a premium on keeping you directly engaged not only with your project manager, but especially with the designer who is carrying out your vision. We also adapt our processes based on the size of the project. Some projects require detailed documentation, schedules, and progress reporting while simpler projects do not. Our client’s sites have been successful because of the personal attention we provide to meet their wants and needs.
Search Engine Visibility
All websites we deliver are developed specifically to be ‘search engine ready’ or ‘search engine friendly’. Meta tags are added to support keywords, description, title, and search engine directions. Alt tags are added to images that match the client’s content to improve search engine results. Extra efforts to improve search engine rankings require additional investment.
Browser Support
Current standard web browsers include the latest two versions of Internet Explorer and the most recent update of Mozilla Firefox. All our sites are tested in each of these environments. If a specific browser not listed is required please let us know. Knowing this information up front will help us when deciding which technologies to employ for developing the site based on the limitations of the specific browser requested.
Technologies
Creative and attuned to current interactive trends, technology and design, Silentium Designs can build a site that is right for you. We have a strong understanding of the principles of visual and graphic design making your site more accessible and user friendly.
We are:
- knowledgeable in HTML/CSS, Flash, Javascript, XML, content management systems, and dynamic programming environments
- educated cross-browser issues and their workarounds
- experienced in designing web sites which are ADA compliant
- able to collaborate effectively with our clients
- able to present technical information in a non-technical manner
- experts in Adobe Creative Suite Design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Flash).
Our programming strengths include the Linux server platform using tools such as PHP, MySQL, AJAX, CGI, Javascript, and XML. However, we can also work with classic ASP, Perl, other relational databases, and third party shopping carts and content management systems.
Our experience working directly for a domain registrar and hosting provider in the past also gives us a leg up on the competition when it comes to understanding exactly how the internet works behind the scenes.
Specific Capabilities
Beyond our broad experience in web design and development, our team has specific experience with the following:
OpenX ad management system
PHP Pro Bid auction system
WordPress content management system (CMS)
Joomla CMS
phpBB forums
XML-based industry standards such as the insurance industry’s ACORD standards
Web accessibility standards required by governmental entities
Domain name registration, DNS, and hosting industry knowledge
Higher education design, development, and accessibility standards
