# Resource Allocation Matrix - How to Malaysia Website/Blog

## Team Structure & Responsibilities

### Core Team Members

| Role | Name | Allocation | Duration | Key Responsibilities |
|------|------|------------|----------|---------------------|
| **Project Manager** | [TBD] | 100% | Weeks 1-16+ | Overall project coordination, timeline management, stakeholder communication |
| **UI/UX Designer** | [TBD] | 100% | Weeks 3-5, 50% Weeks 6-8, 25% Weeks 13-14 | Design system, wireframes, user experience, visual assets |
| **Frontend Developer** | [TBD] | 100% | Weeks 6-12, 50% Weeks 13-16+ | Template development, responsive design, JavaScript functionality |
| **Backend Developer** | [TBD] | 100% | Weeks 6-12, 50% Weeks 13-16+ | CMS setup, database design, server configuration, API integrations |
| **Content Writer/Creator** | [TBD] | 50% | Weeks 4-8, 100% Weeks 9-16+ | Content strategy, article writing, SEO content, ongoing updates |
| **SEO Specialist** | [TBD] | 50% | Weeks 5-16+ | SEO strategy, keyword research, technical SEO, performance monitoring |
| **QA Tester** | [TBD] | 100% | Weeks 11-12, 25% Weeks 13-16+ | Testing coordination, bug tracking, quality assurance |

## Detailed Resource Allocation

### Phase 1: Project Initiation & Planning (Weeks 1-2)
| Resource | Hours/Week | Total Hours | Activities |
|----------|------------|-------------|------------|
| Project Manager | 40 | 80 | Requirements gathering, project planning, documentation |
| UI/UX Designer | 10 | 20 | Initial research and competitive analysis |
| **Total** | **50** | **100** | |

### Phase 2: Design & User Experience (Weeks 3-5)
| Resource | Hours/Week | Total Hours | Activities |
|----------|------------|-------------|------------|
| Project Manager | 20 | 60 | Coordination, review, and approval processes |
| UI/UX Designer | 40 | 120 | Information architecture, wireframes, mockups, prototypes |
| Content Writer | 20 | 60 | Content strategy development, category planning |
| SEO Specialist | 20 | 60 | SEO strategy, keyword research, structure planning |
| **Total** | **100** | **300** | |

### Phase 3: Content Strategy & Creation (Weeks 4-8)
| Resource | Hours/Week | Total Hours | Activities |
|----------|------------|-------------|------------|
| Project Manager | 15 | 75 | Content workflow management, quality control |
| UI/UX Designer | 20 | 100 | Visual content guidelines, media templates |
| Content Writer | 40 | 200 | Article creation, content library development |
| SEO Specialist | 20 | 100 | SEO content optimization, keyword integration |
| **Total** | **95** | **475** | |

### Phase 4: Technical Development (Weeks 6-10)
| Resource | Hours/Week | Total Hours | Activities |
|----------|------------|-------------|------------|
| Project Manager | 20 | 100 | Development coordination, milestone tracking |
| Frontend Developer | 40 | 200 | Template development, responsive design |
| Backend Developer | 40 | 200 | CMS setup, database implementation, core functionality |
| Content Writer | 20 | 100 | Content integration, testing content workflows |
| SEO Specialist | 15 | 75 | Technical SEO implementation |
| **Total** | **135** | **675** | |

### Phase 5: Integration & Third-Party Services (Weeks 8-10)
| Resource | Hours/Week | Total Hours | Activities |
|----------|------------|-------------|------------|
| Project Manager | 15 | 45 | Integration coordination, vendor management |
| Frontend Developer | 20 | 60 | Frontend integrations, API connections |
| Backend Developer | 25 | 75 | Backend integrations, database connections |
| SEO Specialist | 20 | 60 | Analytics setup, tracking implementation |
| **Total** | **80** | **240** | |

### Phase 6: Testing & Quality Assurance (Weeks 11-12)
| Resource | Hours/Week | Total Hours | Activities |
|----------|------------|-------------|------------|
| Project Manager | 20 | 40 | Testing coordination, issue management |
| Frontend Developer | 20 | 40 | Bug fixes, frontend optimization |
| Backend Developer | 20 | 40 | Backend testing, performance optimization |
| Content Writer | 15 | 30 | Content review, accuracy verification |
| SEO Specialist | 15 | 30 | SEO testing, optimization verification |
| QA Tester | 40 | 80 | Comprehensive testing, bug reporting |
| **Total** | **130** | **260** | |

### Phase 7: Launch Preparation (Weeks 13-14)
| Resource | Hours/Week | Total Hours | Activities |
|----------|------------|-------------|------------|
| Project Manager | 30 | 60 | Launch coordination, communication management |
| UI/UX Designer | 10 | 20 | Final design adjustments, marketing materials |
| Frontend Developer | 15 | 30 | Final frontend adjustments, deployment prep |
| Backend Developer | 15 | 30 | Production deployment, server configuration |
| Content Writer | 20 | 40 | Final content review, launch content creation |
| SEO Specialist | 25 | 50 | SEO audit, launch optimization |
| QA Tester | 10 | 20 | Final testing, launch verification |
| **Total** | **125** | **250** | |

### Phase 8: Post-Launch & Maintenance (Weeks 15-16+)
| Resource | Hours/Week | Total Hours | Activities |
|----------|------------|-------------|------------|
| Project Manager | 20 | 40+ | Performance monitoring, team coordination |
| Frontend Developer | 10 | 20+ | Maintenance, updates, improvements |
| Backend Developer | 10 | 20+ | Server maintenance, security updates |
| Content Writer | 30 | 60+ | Ongoing content creation, updates |
| SEO Specialist | 15 | 30+ | Performance monitoring, optimization |
| QA Tester | 5 | 10+ | Ongoing quality monitoring |
| **Total** | **90** | **180+** | |

## Budget Allocation by Resource

### Human Resources (16 Weeks)
| Role | Rate ($/hour) | Total Hours | Total Cost ($) | Percentage |
|------|---------------|-------------|----------------|------------|
| Project Manager | 75 | 455 | 34,125 | 25% |
| UI/UX Designer | 65 | 360 | 23,400 | 17% |
| Frontend Developer | 70 | 350 | 24,500 | 18% |
| Backend Developer | 75 | 345 | 25,875 | 19% |
| Content Writer | 45 | 490 | 22,050 | 16% |
| SEO Specialist | 55 | 405 | 22,275 | 16% |
| QA Tester | 50 | 110 | 5,500 | 4% |
| **TOTAL** | | **2,515** | **157,725** | **100%** |

### Technology & Infrastructure Costs
| Item | Monthly Cost ($) | Setup Cost ($) | 12-Month Total ($) |
|------|------------------|----------------|-------------------|
| Domain Name | 2 | 15 | 39 |
| Web Hosting (Cloud) | 89 | 0 | 1,068 |
| CDN Service | 25 | 0 | 300 |
| SSL Certificate | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Email Service | 15 | 0 | 180 |
| Analytics Tools | 35 | 0 | 420 |
| SEO Tools | 99 | 0 | 1,188 |
| Backup Service | 20 | 0 | 240 |
| Security Tools | 45 | 0 | 540 |
| **TOTAL** | **330** | **15** | **3,975** |

### Third-Party Services & Licenses
| Service | Cost Type | Amount ($) | Notes |
|---------|-----------|------------|-------|
| Premium CMS Theme | One-time | 199 | Professional theme license |
| Stock Photos | One-time | 299 | Image library subscription |
| Premium Plugins | Annual | 450 | Essential CMS plugins |
| API Services | Monthly | 25/month | Maps, weather, translation APIs |
| **TOTAL** | | **1,248** | |

## Total Project Budget Summary
- **Human Resources:** $157,725 (93%)
- **Technology & Infrastructure:** $3,975 (2%)
- **Third-Party Services:** $1,248 (1%)
- **Contingency (10%):** $16,295 (4%)
- **GRAND TOTAL:** $179,243

## Resource Management Guidelines

### Staffing Recommendations
1. **Core team should be dedicated resources** for critical phases (weeks 6-12)
2. **Part-time specialists** can be used for SEO and content creation
3. **QA testing** can be outsourced if internal resources unavailable
4. **Project Manager** should maintain consistent involvement throughout

### Risk Mitigation
- **Backup resources** identified for each critical role
- **Knowledge transfer** sessions scheduled between phases
- **Cross-training** on CMS administration for multiple team members
- **Documentation** requirements for all development work

### Performance Metrics
- **Daily standups** during development phases
- **Weekly progress reports** with hour tracking
- **Milestone reviews** with stakeholder approval gates
- **Quality gates** before phase transitions