George Town Website Builder_ Features, Timeline & Deliverables

1. George Town Website Builder: Features, Timeline & Deliverables This document outlines the key features, proposed timeline, and expected deliverables for the George Town Website Builder project. The goal is to provide a clear roadmap for the development process, ensuring alignment between stakeholders and a successful launch of a user-friendly and effective website builder tailored to the needs of George Town businesses and community organizations. 1. Project Overview The George Town Website Builder aims to empower local businesses and community organizations to create and manage their own professional websites without requiring extensive technical expertise. The platform will offer a range of customizable templates, drag-and-drop functionality, and integrated tools for e-commerce, event management, and community engagement. 2. Key Features The website builder will include the following core features: • User-Friendly Interface: An intuitive drag-and-drop interface that allows users to easily add, arrange, and customize website elements. • Responsive Templates: A library of professionally designed templates optimized for various industries and devices (desktops, tablets, and smartphones). • Customization Options: Extensive customization options for colors, fonts, layouts, and branding elements. • E-commerce Functionality: Integrated e-commerce tools for selling products and services online, including shopping cart, payment gateway integration, and order management. • Content Management System (CMS): A robust CMS for creating and managing website content, including text, images, videos, and documents. • Blog Integration: A built-in blogging platform for sharing news, updates, and insights with the community. • Event Management Tools: Features for creating and promoting events, including event calendars, registration forms, and ticketing options. • Contact Forms: Customizable contact forms for collecting inquiries and feedback from website visitors. • Social Media Integration: Seamless integration with popular social media platforms for sharing content and engaging with followers. • SEO Optimization: Tools and features to optimize websites for search engines, including meta tags, keyword analysis, and sitemap generation. • Analytics and Reporting: Comprehensive analytics and reporting dashboards to track website traffic, user behavior, and conversion rates. • Security Features: Robust security measures to protect websites from cyber threats, including SSL encryption, regular backups, and vulnerability scanning. • Customer Support: Dedicated customer support channels, including online documentation, tutorials, and email/phone support.

2. • Mobile Editing: Ability to make basic edits and updates to the website from a mobile device. • Domain Name Registration & Hosting: Integrated domain name registration and website hosting services. 3. Timeline The project is divided into the following phases, with estimated timelines: • Phase 1: Planning and Design (4 weeks) • Requirements gathering and analysis • User interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design • Template design and development • Database design • Phase 2: Development (12 weeks) • Frontend development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) • Backend development (server-side logic, database integration) • E-commerce functionality implementation • CMS integration • API integrations (social media, payment gateways) • Phase 3: Testing and Quality Assurance (4 weeks) • Functional testing • Usability testing • Performance testing • Security testing • Cross-browser and cross-device compatibility testing • Phase 4: Deployment and Launch (2 weeks) • Server setup and configuration • Website deployment • User training and documentation • Public launch • Phase 5: Post-Launch Support and Maintenance (Ongoing) • Bug fixes and updates • Performance monitoring • Security updates • Customer support Total Estimated Project Timeline: 22 weeks (excluding ongoing support and maintenance) 4. Deliverables The following deliverables will be provided throughout the project

3. Comprehensive Website Builder Deliverables Post-Launch Support Ongoing support and maintenance services 10 Deployed Platform Project Plan Fully functional website builder on a production Outlines scope, objectives, timeline, and resources 9 server Requirements Document Training Materials 8 1 Details functional and non-functional requirements Tutorials and videos for user training 2 User Documentation UI/UX Design Mockups 3 7 Comprehensive guide for users on how to use Visual representations of user interface and experience the builder 4 Testing Reports Database Schema 6 Documents results of various testing types Structure of the database for storing website data 5 Source Code Complete code for the website builder platform 5. Technology Stack The following technologies will be used for the development of the George Town Website Builder: • Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React/Angular/Vue.js (to be determined based on team expertise and project requirements) • Backend: Node.js/Python (Django/Flask)/PHP (Laravel) (to be determined based on team expertise and project requirements) • Database: MySQL/PostgreSQL/MongoDB (to be determined based on project requirements)

4. • Server: AWS/Google Cloud/Azure (to be determined based on budget and scalability requirements) 6. Success Metrics The success of the George Town Website Builder will be measured by the following metrics: Measuring Success of George Town Website Builder Community Engagement Measured by participation in forums and events 7 Customer Support Satisfaction Number of Active Users 6 The count of businesses and organizations using the platform Measured through surveys and feedback forms 1 E-commerce Sales User Satisfaction 5 2 The total value of sales generated through Measured through surveys and feedback forms websites 3 4 Website Performance Website Uptime Measured by page load times and other metrics The percentage of time the platform is available 7. Conclusion

5. The George Town Website Builder project has the potential to significantly benefit the local business community by providing them with an affordable and easy-to-use platform for creating and managing their online presence. By adhering to the outlined features, timeline, and deliverables, we can ensure the successful launch and ongoing success of this valuable resource. Regular communication and collaboration between stakeholders will be crucial throughout the project lifecycle.