Functional Design

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Functional Design

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Register Or Transfer Domain Name
Step 1

• Register a domain name in MAPS at
  http\\www.mapssystem.net
• to transfer existing domain names to us, email
  support_at_torontohomeoffice.com
• Note If you register with another domain
  registrar you need to obtain our DNS information

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Under Construction Site

• Once the domain name is registered you can
  request an Under Construction Page through MAPS
  using the Launch option
• There are two types of Under Construction Pages
• Standard - clients not charged for hosting
• CCSI - client can insert custom graphics, text,
  and email - client is charged for hosting
• view the under construction options at Code Depot
  in http//www.mapssystem.net

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Define Creative Concept
Step 2

• Schedule a meeting with the client to define the
  Creative Concept of the site. Will the site have
  an original look and feel or a Fast Track
  Style?
• For an original Concept Draft you will have to
  pay a Concept Draft Fee. Refer to the Production
  Centers Product Matrix (MAPS)
• Fast Track Styles are free. Refer to the gallery
  in Code Depot in http//www.mapsystem.net to view
  the styles.

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Confirm Functional Requirements
Step 3

• Thinking Step- Review the IBA and confirm the key
  functional requirements for the site. (Managing
  the clients expectation)
• Both the IC and the client, define key
  functionality of the site, so both have a clear
  understanding of how users are going to achieve
  results.
• Confirming functionality helps communicate to the
  development team how to develop the site and how
  to test to ensure that all functionality is
  completed according to client expectations.

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Step 4
Create Site Plan

• It is critical that you create a detailed site
  plan
• This helps to instruct the development team at
  the production center about page structure and
  function
• Helps you to quote an accurate price
• Site Plans should be designed in MS PowerPoint
  (Organization Chart Function) or MS Word

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Step 5
Create Page Information Sheets

• You must document the specific details of each
  page to the production center development team
• It should include ALL media that is to appear on
  a specific page ie
• exact text
• graphic files
• description of all page functionality
• metatag information- page title, description, and
  keywords that will help search engines recognize
  the site

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Step 6
Defining Database Data Elements

• Provide the Production Center 5 sample records
  for testing purposes
• In Excel add 5 rows of information in the tables
  provided
• Note If you have database experience and wish to
  create customized database tables you must
  define
• data fields
• how database tables are related
• which pages will display the information

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Step 7
Functional Design Report

• Documents a global view of the site requirements
• The following are important criteria that must
  be met
• Complete project details (section 1 2)
• Domain registration (section 3)
• Define custom design or fast track style
  (section 4-9)
• Define navigation button text/images (section
  10)
• Define language requirements (section 11)
• Document functional requirements (section 12)

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Step 8
Submit Design Package

• First confirm that you have produced all
  appropriate documents (Functional Design
  Checklist and Sign-Off)
• Required documents
• Creative Concept and FD Report
• Site Plan
• Page Information Sheets for every page
• All multimedia files present and cross
  referenced
• Database definition
• Submit project using FTP according to the
  appropriate naming and directory standards

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