When it faced with a complex site, a lot of web companies cobble together previously used and third party code.
They build the site in their GUI of choice (DreamWeaver, GoLive, etc.) and then add on task-specific code from other sites they've done and/or from 3rd party developers... plugging in an e-commerce engine, forums, photo module, submission forms... you get the idea.
The result? A cobbled together "Frankensite" they don't really understand.
Are you building Frankensites? Ask yourself...
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Were the modules all designed to work together?
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Can people tell by looking at the site that it was stitched together?
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Do you know what to do when tab A stops working with socket B and something breaks? (be honest...)
Say goodbye to Frankensites... and tell those torch-wielding villagers to go home.
Andara Digital was building a complex e-commerce site, multiple departments, tight design comps... and wanted their client to be able to manage everything post-launch...