SDLC Phase II Specification

Executive Summary:

This report details the first phase of the Houston We Have a Party Website Enhancement, throughout the next 3 months we will begin analyzing the current website, planning for the enhancement, and implementing a successful website for Cynthia to use for her business. All activities and research will be monitored and recorded and will be completed during the project as stated in this report. We will work closely with Cynthia and keep her updated on the website enhancement throughout the course of this project.

Objectives:

1. Evaluate the current website at https://houstonwehaveaparty.co/

2. Record all updates and enhancements we will be completing to make the website more appealing for clients to create more business

3. Discuss a timeline for each implementation and phase for the project

4. Assess and record the needed material and hardware for the project

5. Run each phase by Cynthia for guidance and approval

Existing System Overview:

Cynthia has created a very simplistic website for her business currently everything is designated to a one page website, where she has a few links that allow clients to look at specific backdrops and make an inquire, she has a few pictures of past work and a create your own garland tool that allows you to pick 2 different colors for the garland to show Cynthia what idea you want. The website is powered by Shopify and she has her social media linked to the webpage as well. There is a payment tool setup but it will need to be updated to allow payments to go through because currently it only allows you to add certain back drops to the cart. Her current website has worked for her business for a few years however she mainly receives her clients from social media inquiries.

Existing System Problem:

The issue at hand with the current website is how simple the website is, this website shows the minimum of what Cynthia can do as a business, but it doesn't unlock the full potential. Houston We Have a Party a huge party planning business that offers a wide range of decorations, back drops, and event planning ideas, the website has the potential to earn more business with a more detailed webpage that allows clients to book parties, look at blogs, even watch the videos Cynthia has created on how to make your own balloon garlands. The website has a good framework but just needs to be more detailed so Cynthia can fully benefit from the options a detailed website can give her.

Solutions Proposed:

· Expand the website’s capabilities and incorporate a dynamic product catalog with different categories clients can select to suit their needs

· Introduction of a more dynamic balloon garland customizer that lets customers build garland patterns they would like Cynthia to create

· Adding a blog page where advice and tricks can be located for designing balloon decorations and parties

· Adding more detailed inquiry tab that allows clients to select options for event details, preferred delivery date and time, delivery or pick up method, special request, and more

· Adding a client account tab where clients can review past orders and keep track of new items coming out

Scope and Constraints:

Scope:

Create and put into action a thorough web platform that includes:

· An easily navigable website.

· An interactive product catalog featuring a customizable Garland Creator tool.

· A better booking form to facilitate better client service.

· Including a blog platform to share insightful information on balloon decorating.

· Creating of a client account tab to provide a customized user interface

Constraints:

· Dependence on external resources such as web developers, designers, and IT assistance for implementation

· Compliance with laws and regulations

· Guaranteeing satisfaction of stakeholders and their connection with Cynthia’s company objective

· Project budget and timeframe

Tangible Benefits:

Increase in revenue: The website enhancements will help the business by attracting more customers to the business. Customers are always looking for simplified ways to make their life easier. The added features that enhance the website we will be sure to attract more customers.

Saving time: The improvement in website means that the owners spend less time explaining what they do at the business ad can focus on tasks that can help grow their business. It can also help save time by letting the customers decide the design for the type of decorations they are looking for.

Intangible Benefits:

Customer quality and satisfaction: customer satisfaction can be considered an intangible benefit because unless we do some kind of survey it is impossible to find the level of satisfaction from a customer. But since we are implementing the comments/concerns page on the website we will be able to get the customer satisfaction as well.

Brand recognition: Improving the website means the website can reach broader audience because of its ease of use. If the outline and the website trends on social media that will help the company to reach more customer base and thereby increasing the brand recognition.

Resources Needed:

Humans: There is a need for humans for the successful completion of the project. The team including project manager, IT experts, owner and customers(stakeholders)

Hardware: The hardware required for the project are computer, laptops, any external storage and equipment needed for network.

Operating systems: new and updated operating systems preferably Windows or MAC.

Underlying software: Underlying software that are needed are collaboration software like GROUPME. Collaborative working applications like word, excel, project tracking software can also be used for the project

Time: Time allocated for the project is close to 5 months. Time management software is really important in this project. There is weekly meetings to ensure all the projects are on task.

Cost: Cost includes purchasing the needed materials for the project. Purchasing domain names and special permissions.

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