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The
goal of the Web Development Unit is to provide complete Web
development services that include HTML/Web page design and layout,
form design, Flash animation, interactive and database-driven Web
pages.
The Web Development Unit utilizes the latest technology to produce
interactive, informative, visually appealing, and user-centered Web
pages.
All Web pages developed adhere to the administrative guidelines
for the University of
Kansas Medical Center, the KU School of
Medicine-Wichita and the University Relations
style guide.
Turnaround Time
Small projects consisting of minor text changes or creation can
generally be done within 2 business days.
Turnaround time on large projects such as adding new pages,
creating a new Web site, or a Web site re-design varies based on
the complexity of the job. A time-line and cost estimate will be
provided, and we will work closely with the department to meet
time-frame goals.
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Web Design
Process
If
you are interested in having a new Web site designed, please
contact the Web Development Unit.
New Web Site or Web Site Re-Design:
The following is a workflow outline of the Web design process. The
customer has interaction and approval at each phase.
Step 1 - Site Definition
- Initial meeting with Department / Unit
- Department fills out Customer Survey
- Concept for site developed
- Site Goals Defined with Customer
Step
2 - Develop Site Structure
- Customer Gathers Content
- Sitemap created
- Navigation and page flow developed
Step 3 - Graphic Design
- Graphic Designer meets with customer to go over
concept
- Initial graphics created
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Step
4 - Site Design
- Initial lay-out of homepage and secondary page with
content
- 1st draft of site
Step
5 - Quality Assurance of Site and Final Review by Web Development
Unit and customer
- Spell check
- Search engine tags
- Design and code consistency
- Browser compatibility checks
- Monitor resolution checks
- Hyperlinks checks
Step
6 - New/revised site is live
Web Page Changes:
Step
1 - Print out the Web page(s) that you want changed
Step
2 - Make the corrections on the print-out of the Web pages and send
to Educational Technology
Step
3 - The Web Development Unit will make the necessary changes and
send you a proof to look at.
Step 4 - Once the
changes are approved, the Web pages are made live.
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Frequently Asked
Questions
If I have a Web design project that I or my department wants to
do, how do I start the process?
Review the process for Web design and contact the Web Development Unit
How much does having a Web page designed cost?
For
complete site maintenance, there is a yearly charge of $480 per
site. This includes all text changes, re-designs, new graphics, new
pages, etc. Each additional Web site costs $480 per
year.
If I already
have graphics made, can I use them on the Website?
For new sites,
we like to develop all the graphical elements of the site,
including logos and navigation, to insure quality and proper
optimization for the Web. Existing logos and graphics on
a site may be used if they meet Web graphic standards.
Can I put a journal article on the Web?
Yes,
if you have copyright permission. For more information please see
the Copyright Policy.
Can PowerPoint
presentations be put on the web?
Yes.
Contact the Web Development Unit and
we will post your presentation to your Web site.
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Latest Web
Technology
 Animation using Flash
Online courses
Multimedia on the Web
Web Design
Terminology
Site map
A map that shows how your Web site is laid out. It shows all of
the Web pages and how they are linked to each other. Example
Site index
An alphabetical or topical
listing of the pages in your Web site.
Online form (Web form)
A fill-in form on a Web page
that can be sent via e-mail to a specified person.
Database-driven Web page
A Web page that is created from information stored in a database,
so that you can create personalized pages, dynamic pages and
customized content.
Flash
A type of Web programming that allows for
dynamic, interactive, and animated Web pages.
HTML
Hypertext Mark-up Language - the
programming that creates a Web page
Web Development Unit
Consists of the Manager of Educational Technology, the Web
Designer, and the Graphic Designer.
Contact the Web Development Unit
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