Ellefson Consulting

Services

Ellefson Consulting can provide both long term and short term services, and if you're looking for something not listed below, just ask us! Chances are we do that, too.

Websites
Websites come with different features, but there are two basic kinds: a basic HTML site, or a data-driven, interactive site known as a web application. If you can't decide which is best, we'll help you figure it out. For both, visual style is as important as content, so if you have a look in mind or a site you wish to emulate, we can achieve it while keeping your site unique to your vision.

Standard Custom Site	If your business is just starting out or doesn't require frequent website changes, a standard HTML site may be all you need. It costs less to build and will always look the same unless you hire someone, such as Ellefson Consulting, to make changes. Most small business start with such websites to minimize startup costs but soon want to upgrade as they realize the cost and delay inherent in hiring someone to change it. If you think such an upgrade might lie in your future, we can design the site using tools that will aid in that upgrade if and when the time comes.
Dynamic Web Applications	Many businesses prefer a more sophisticated, dynamic website that allows them to update/add prices of services, products, and other information in real time without outside help. Ellefson Consulting can create secure data entry screens for your staff (and only your staff) to do this. Such web applications have a higher upfront cost and hosting fees but are largely self-sustaining, and may prove to be less expensive in the long run. Your needs are most likely much simpler, but some examples include Amazon.com, Ebay, MySpace, Yahoo Mail, and MSNBC.com. Even Randy Ellefson's site is a simple web application, as news, blogs, and concert updates are retrieved from a database, and users can log in, manage their newsletter subscription, and access previously locked site content.

Requirements Analysis
To ensure your new site will meet both your needs and those of your clients, Ellefson Consulting will gather requirements from your stakeholders, including users and management. We'll write it all down in terms you can understand and then determine, with your input, the best solution.

Testing and Quality Assurance
Before launching your new site, Ellefson Consulting will thoroughly test it to ensure it operates smoothly. We can also give you access to test, use, and approve it before going live. Technical Writing and Editing Documentation is a rare skill among software developers and we specialize in well-written, organized, and formatted documents. Whether you need existing documents re-worked, proofread, or created from scratch, Ellefson Consulting can meet your needs.