Development Process
Circuit Riders uses practical, multi-disciplinary development methods borrowed from software engineering, technical writing, anthropology, information and graphics design, and library science. We have years of project experience, and avoid the hidden pitfalls that result in spiralling costs and unusable technology. Our work is economical, secure, and robust.
We deliver What the User Wanted.
Phased Approach
We use an agile, phased approach on all of our projects, whether we're building a website or planning an SEO marketing strategy. Each phase builds on the previous work and anticipates the next in a cyclical pattern. Each phase achieves a specific goal, while laying the foundations for the next round of development. This approach allows our clients to control the pace of the project, and integrate it into their existing business framework, schedule, and budget.
We never ask clients to commit to more than one phase at a time.
Usable Design
Form follows function; our designs highlight products, information, and real-world tasks – not our designs. The websites and online stores we develop are easy for visitors to use and navigate, resulting in higher site traffic and increased sales.
Scalability
"Scalability" refers the problem of managing change and growth over time. Our work takes the future into account. We work with you to anticipate your future, and incorporate your vision into the project.
For example, we use Cascading Style Sheets not just to manage font colors, but to structure entire websites and online stores. Changes are easy and the clean, tidy, readable code loads quickly in the browser. If we're asked to build a site that includes a product gallery, which may be made into an online store in a year or two, then we'll build the gallery in a way that will allow us to easily make that conversion.
Whether change is planned or a surprise – in your business, in technology, or in the big wide world – our projects stand the test of time. Scalability is built into everything we do.
Technology
Part of our job is to help you understand your project in a larger context, to help you make informed technical decisions you can live with for a long time.
Our work will not have to be ripped out because it's cheaper to replace than to update. Our work costs less to maintain over time because we plan for the future and account for it up-front.