Doc's Journey
Demo Development Roadmap
Demo Development Roadmap
Building compelling service demos to land first client
Web Development Best Practices
Key principles and methodologies for building professional websites.
Security-First Development
- Implementing security from the ground up
- Common vulnerabilities and prevention
- Best practices for client data protection
Building Compelling Service Demos
Demo Development Priority List
1. Restaurant Online Ordering (High Priority)
Timeline: Complete within 2 weeks
Purpose: Match the family restaurant case study on pages.valorrate.com
- Features: Menu display, cart functionality, order confirmation
- Tech Stack: Jekyll/GitHub Pages for hosting, Netlify Forms for orders
- Demo Data: Sample restaurant menu, multiple categories
- Mobile Focus: Touch-friendly ordering interface
- Integration: Stripe demo mode for payment simulation
- SEO Demo: Local restaurant optimization example
2. Fitness Studio Booking (Medium Priority)
Timeline: Complete within 3 weeks
Purpose: Demonstrate booking system capabilities
- Features: Class schedule, instructor profiles, booking simulation
- Tech Stack: Calendar integration, responsive design
- Demo Data: Weekly class schedule, trainer bios
- Key Functionality: Time slot selection, member account mockup
- Analytics: Google Analytics event tracking setup
3. Professional Services Lead Gen (Medium Priority)
Timeline: Complete within 4 weeks
Purpose: Show B2B lead generation optimization
- Features: Service showcase, case studies, contact optimization
- Tech Stack: Form optimization, lead scoring concepts
- Demo Data: B2B service examples, client testimonials
- Conversion Focus: Multiple contact points, clear CTAs
- SEO Demo: Local search optimization examples
Development Environment Setup
Tools & Platforms
- Hosting: GitHub Pages for demos (free tier)
- Domains: Subdomains of deber0.com for professional presentation
- Analytics: Google Analytics with goal tracking
- Forms: Netlify Forms, Formspree alternatives
- Payments: Stripe test mode integration
Demo Presentation Strategy
- Screen recording walkthroughs for client presentations
- Mobile device testing videos
- Before/after comparison sites
- Performance metrics documentation
- Client-ready presentation decks
Business Administration Parallel Track
Legal & Financial Setup (Parallel to Demo Development)
Week 1-2: Business entity registration and banking
- LLC registration with state
- EIN application with IRS
- Business banking account opening
- Professional insurance quotes and selection
Week 2-3: Professional systems setup
- Accounting software configuration (QuickBooks/FreshBooks)
- Invoice templates and payment processing (Stripe/PayPal)
- Contract templates (service agreement, SOW, NDA)
- Project management platform setup (Asana/Monday.com)
Week 3-4: Operational procedures
- Client onboarding workflow documentation
- File sharing and backup system setup
- Time tracking and billing procedures
- Quality assurance checklist creation
Client Readiness Checklist
- Business entity registered and insured
- Professional banking and payment processing active
- Legal contracts reviewed and ready
- Project management and communication systems tested
- Demo portfolio completed and presentation-ready
- Pricing structure finalized and documented
Technical Implementation Notes
Jekyll Advantages for Demos
- Fast loading times (important for client presentations)
- Easy GitHub Pages hosting
- Professional URLs with custom domains
- Version control for iterative improvements
- No ongoing hosting costs
Client Presentation Format
- Live demo walkthrough
- Mobile responsiveness demonstration
- Performance metrics (page speed, accessibility)
- SEO potential explanation
- Customization possibilities discussion
Demo development plan for Valor Rate Pages client acquisition
Client Communication
- Project scoping and requirements gathering
- Progress reporting and milestone management
- Post-launch support and maintenance
[Framework ready for expansion with specific techniques and case studies]