20141014 Website Development Council Presentation_10 03 2014WEBSITE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
Project Manager: Baby Raley, Human Resources Director
In cooperation with the Town’s Website Committee
Current Website
•Last updated approximately in 2008-2009
•Data management not user-friendly
•Difficult to search for services or information
•No marketing appeal
Current Website Issues
•Town’s website format and template is outdated
•Internal and external customer needs have
changed
•Technology has evolved
•Prosper is growing and requiring more efficient
services
Purpose
The purpose of this project is to develop a
website that meets the Town’s e-government
needs, is efficient and streamlined, and serves
as a resource for both internal and external
customers.
Objective
The objective of this project is to develop a key technological tool that will help achieve the following objectives:
•Provide current and useful online information designed to enhance the value of the Town of Prosper.
•Provide dynamic, specialized, and relevant information to our citizens and general public.
•Increase e-government services through online Town services, payment services, and vendor services on our website.
•Promote the growth of the Town by developing a “best in class” resource website, for both internal and external customers.
Selected Website Developer
•Imaginuity
–Functionality and Ease of Use
–Implementation Timeline
–Exceeds Minimum Requirements
–References
–Cost ($58,000)
•Scored higher than other vendors
•Enthusiastic delivery
•Personal service philosophy
•Demonstrated and communicated Team values
Imaginuity Services
•Website branding
•Defining the core website functions
•Integrating marketing and public relations
online
•Developing the architecture and interactive
design
Highlighted Website Features
•Interactive and user-friendly website
•E-government services
•Mobile platforms and compatibility
•Social media interaction
•Virtual tour capabilities
•Security layers
•Online website statistics
•Easy website content management
Proposed Project Timeline
Schedule Due Date
Project Kickoff
Project Planning
10 business days
Requirement Gathering
Content Assessment
Sitemap
Wireframes
20 business days after kickoff
Creative Concepting
Creative Design
Content Development and Writing
Creative Production
Technical Design
40 business days after kickoff
Front End Development
Technical Development
Quality Assurance and Testing
Deployment
Training and Project Closure
90 business days after kickoff
Questions?
The Town of Prosper in partnership with
will be…
Interactive. Independent. Innovative.