Custom development
Often due to the particular needs of a publishing project, and sometimes on account of its sheer scale, a completely custom (or ‘bespoke’) development is all that will do. This is where Semantico’s skills and experience really come into their own.
We have worked on numerous pure custom builds, developing innovative yet robust systems to meet the diverse and fast-evolving needs of an industry in the throes of tumultuous change.
Though we have our own technology toolset to aid us, we are fundamentally agnostic in our development methodology. ‘The best tool for the job’, is our belief.
We regularly use Open Source tools and platforms, and if appropriate can develop using your own tools.
Our approach
The distinctive features of Semantico’s approach to online publishing are:
- Sensitivity to the needs of the content, in whatever shape it comes
- Sensitivity to brand and user experience
- Focus on the business objectives of the initiative
- User-centred design process
Define, develop, deliver
Ideally, Semantico will work with publishers from an early stage in a project, advising strategically on the best approach to turn printed material into an optimised online resource.
We can advise on business models to be adopted, and we have the skills, toolsets and relationships to provide expert guidance and resource in all key areas including:
- Graphic design
- User interface design
- Information architecture
- Data and database design and configuration
- Project and programme management
- Quality Assurance, software testing and user testing
Semantico’s developers can handle everything from data conversion to implementing business logic and creating appropriate functionality in the user interface.
Bringing together all these inputs, our delivery-focused project mangers will work to give you a finished online product, ready to publish to and with the facility to drive revenues, whatever business models have been adopted, on schedule and on budget.
But that isn’t the end of the story. Semantico also provides a full hosting and support service, as well as ongoing maintenance and account management.
You’ll have a solution unique to you – and one that can continue to meet your online publishing needs as they evolve and change.
