Proper Planning Saves Time and Money

Often more than fifty percent of projects is spent planning. Technical planning is defining the road map- down to the specific details- of what is to be produced. Planning doesn’t necessarily have to be a part of a web development. Technical planning plays an important role in business plans, grant submissions, outsourcing and RFP responses. Being very thorough in the initial planning stages of any project helps manage expectations and ensures that the business objectives are being met.

The results of the Technical Planning stages define exact features pertaining to required content, functionality, user experience, technical requirements (databases and content integration), administrative features (content entry, customer service and relations, user management, etc), website’s design, web development and production processes (workflow, project plan, timelines, stakeholders, responsibilities, etc.).

These outcomes help better determine and suggest required budgets, cost-saving recommendations and alternative strategies. It sets the ground work for the Information Architecture and Development phases, making sure everything is accounted for.