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I've developed a large number of business systems in PHP for clients which form the core of a number of businesses with turnovers from $1M-$5M p.a. . These range from financial services, translation & transcription services and eCommerce through to full business automation.
Basic stages are normally:
(1) Getting a site framework up for all the standard pages and text as well as payment processing SEO etc. We get speed, flexibility and reliability by using Joomla 2.5.20 (Long-term Support release). I check functionality at this stage.
(2) Look and feel of the site. This determines usability. Very important. If you don't have a template for the site, I create a custom template using Artisteer. This is reliable, professional, pixel perfect and error free.
(3) For key functionality - either through Joomla! extension which are cheaper than custom coding and professionally maintained. Quick to install, but takes time to configure and check functionality. Testing thoroughly at this stage is extremely important and will ensure that the site function 100% correctly. OR
(4) If needed I build custom php modules. These need careful design so as not to alter the core code or extensions. This tops the site breaking in a year's time.
(5) I populate and arrange content in the site
(6) The site takes its final form.
(7) Retesting.
(8) Launch
(9) Training for Owners
(10) Support