Website Redesign Development and Identity Development
- This RFP was uploaded by the owner.
The Organization is redesigning its current website to better serve our members and our audiences, and we are now accepting bids from developers for a website renovation.
Necessary Features of New Website:
1. Appearance Re-design; Home Page and Content Pages
Our website needs to feature images of our NE landscape including artists’ studio spaces, street signs, pedestrians, galleries, etc. to capture the energy and vibrancy of our arts community. NEMAA has image assets. See www.toastartwalk.com as an example of tone/style of homepage.
2. Navigation and Site Architecture
The navigation has been updated to fit our needs but may need to change based on re-design recommendations.
3. Online version of Year-Round Guide (Available through NEMAA office.)
4. Database
Site will include a password protected, searchable online database of member contact information, billing information and images.
Site will include a password-protected database of files for download, accessible by staff. This database download will comprise content for the year-round guide.
Users will be able to make donations and payments online. (Merchant processing system is currently in place.)
Site/Server will retain individualized e-mails for staff and interns. (approximately 5 per year, with large storage capacities)
5. Content Management System and Hosting Site
Present general options and make recommendations.
System should allow non-technical staff to update key areas of the site.
Website should be SEO ready, meeting current industry standards.
Website should provide social networking tools for sharing and distributing information and pages.
Target Audiences:
Our audiences will be the general public, artists, our staff, volunteers, interns, guests and donors. Our website is accessed globally.
Expectations of Web Developer:
Consultant will lead the design and development of the new website, working with the executive director to make sure all needs are addressed and met.
Consultant will advise NEMAA on current industry standards.
Consultant will recommend or develop the platform for which the stated objectives can be accomplished.
Consultant will train the executive director and selected board member or advisory committee member on maintenance and upkeep of the site.
Ongoing Requirements:
The website should be designed so that routine maintenance and updates can be made by NEMAA. NEMAA currently uses linux, php, mysql server running Debian 6.0
The website must be usable for Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer, Safari, and Mozilla Browsers.
Website should also be developed to be mobile-friendly, (with either collapsible framework or mobile site alternative).
