This is the last part in the series, if you want to read the progression I suggest you start at Part 1.

Step 7: Dreaming in code!

Aha! Here comes the other fun often times frustrating part. In this time period I often start dreaming in code. Me and my code vs. the missing “m.” My husband says it’s sick that I dream in code.

You’re client loved your design and had no problems with it and told you to be as creative as you want! HA! Don’t make me laugh. You usually will have a somewhat (completely) different design than you imagined but it’s usually for the better or at least the client thinks so. Client’s happy, you’re happy.

Here you start out with the basic template. Get everything linking together pictures everything, before adding any content. You may add something here and there but this way you have a good base.

Everyone’s process here is different just take it slowly, organize well and all should go well. If you’re stuck there is plenty of help out there in the world wide web. Join a forum and ask away, more than likely there are some nice people willing to help.

Step 8: Test

Test for as many browsers as you can. Especially for that little pesky IE bunch (most designers wish you non-designers would stop using that). Also if you’re lucky like me and have a Mac a PC and Linux test for as many OS’ as you can. I’ve had a site that looked great on all the browsers on my mac but looked horrible on the PC. It’s really amazing all the things you have to prepare for but that’s your job, LOVE IT!

Step 9: It’s the little things.

You’ve finished before your deadline you ambitious one you! I know you’re really excited to show the finished product to your clients, but not just yet! If you’ve got a couple more days left use those days to add special touches. You know the little touches that stand you out from the crowd, the little touches that make your client come back for more of your services in the future or refer your to somebody else. Yep those. So don’t, as a rule of thumb, don’t hand it in early you never know what cool ideas you’ll come up with.

Step 10: Stay in contact.

Once you have a satisfied client it’s not the end, stay in touch with them. Let them know that your services are always available in the future. Send them out an email once in a while with discounts or follow them on twitter. A good client base is always important.

The END! I hope you enjoyed it!

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