We recognise that if its not built well and can't be managed easily and effectively, then it doesn't matter how good it looks it will end up obsolete. Thats why all our development work focuses on solid, robust technologies that are easy to work with and easy to use.

Development

V3 have vast experience choosing the right technologies for the right purposes. Our sites are able to be driven by our clients, easily and efficiently; And are often integrated into existing core business systems.

Whether it is a CRM campaign or a complex online application, we have the skill and the know how to get it done - and get it done right. Our philosophy is to take the time, assess the options, plan the development and make sure your goals are achieved.

We also provide hosting configurations to suit our clients needs, be they dedicated, shared or customised.

Services

Websites and intranets

Our bread and butter. We use the latest standards and the most appropriate technologies for your business, be it .Net, Flash, .php.

Search engine optimisation

Not much point having a fabulous destination if noone knows about it. Our sites are built with search engines in mind by default, not an afterthought, or an add on service.

Ecommerce

Got something to sell? No problem, we'll provide the mechanism. Our Ecommerce sites are easy to use, easy to manage and cost effective.

Application development

The web is not just about browsing. Almost all of our sites DO something. We can build your custom applications from the ground up.

Content management systems

Almost all of our project are backed by a powerful, easy to use CMS. We can use either off the shelf systems or tailored, custom systems depending on the project requirements.

Web hosting

We offer top quality hosting via a number of solutions: dedicated, shared or custom setup, windows and unix.

Database design and development

The repository. Allowing you to create, maintain, capture and store your data requirements quickly and securely.

Customer relationship management

Ongoing relationship management, Email campaigns created, published, tracked and reported on. More and more clients are using this cost effective method of direct marketing.

Statistic reporting and analysis

The only way to improve performance is to moniter and understand whats happening with your project. Good analystics provides the means for continued refinement.

Methodology in brief



1.


Definition

Actions:
Stakeholder survey, Competitive analysis and current site review, Brand requirements, Full Content Audit, Use case scenarios, Clear goals and KPIs for success measurement, Budget and timeline estimates

Outcome:
Detailed brief for use as a road map / measuring tool for success of the project. Can be updated, refined and redistributed throughout the project.

2.

Design

Actions:
Content Plan, Information Architecture, Wireframe Design, Interface Design & Content Style Guide , Functional Specification, Technical Solution Specification, Detailed Budget, Project Plan

Outcome:
Detailed Design outlining what is to be developed, how it will work and what it will look like. These are used to measure against end deliverables.

3.

Development

Actions:
Production of Templates, CMS development, Database development, Content Design and entry, Training if required, Testing

Outcome:
Project Build. Broken into various deliverables to keep track of development, culminating in handover of the project for acceptance testing.

4.

Deployment

Actions:
Acceptance testing, Refinement and bug fixing if necessary, Soft Launch, Signoff, Launch full site, Project review

Outcome:
A live site. Followed by a project review with recommendations for future enhancements. This then becomes a new project, starting in stage 1 again.

Plan Australia

IA, Design, Development, Rich media

A number of projects have been completed for Plan Australia including the design of the corporate website which was timed to coincide with the launch of a refreshed brand identity.

We worked on the digital brand elements for the new branding, as well as producing a viral rich media piece which highlighted the great work Plan does across the globe and directs users to the main site and shows them how they can be part of real change.