The following list describes the typical web site procurement process with TipTop Websites. The responsibilities of both the Client and TipTop Websites during this process are outlined. The client should ensure that these are fully understood.

1. Initial Client Enquiry: The client contacts TipTop Websites regarding their web site requirement.
   

2. Agree Requirements: A telephone or onsite meeting is held with the client to agree the site specification and requirements.
   

3. Estimate Provided: TipTop Websites provides an estimate of the costs for the design and creation of the web site and the time it will take to complete.
   

4. Approval for Work to Commence: The client accepts the estimate, approves the work and is invoiced for an initial deposit of 50% of the estimate.
   

5. Client Provides Material and Content: The client will provide all agreed written material, information and images before work commences.
   

6. Work Commences: Upon receipt of payment of the initial invoice TipTop Websites will commence work on the project and upload the developing site to a temporary space on the Internet. This will allow the client to view and approve the on-going work and to provide feedback.
   

7. Half-Way Point: Once the initial design of the site has been completed, TipTop Websites will email the client a link to the site-under-construction for review. At this point the client is required to provide the following before the design process can continue:

   1. Feedback on the current design, so that TipTop Websites can ensure that it is acceptable to the client.

   2. The remaining balance, including any additional costs (for extra pages/pictures/design not already included in the Website Proposal Form).

   3. All remaining text and pictures for the website.
      
      
8. Completion: The completed website will be released for upload to the client’s server or permanent web space when the following conditions are true:
   
   
   1. The client has authorised the upload.
      
      
   2. All outstanding invoices have been settled.
      
      
9. On-going Maintenance: Any regular maintenance or search engine promotion activity is then agreed.