HOW I WORK
A Clear 7-Step Process: Discovery → Plan → Design → Build → Test → Launch → Support
A transparent, staged approach that keeps projects clear and predictable. Use the steps on this page to understand what happens at each phase so building a website doesn't have to be confusing.
PROCESS OVERVIEW
7 Stages from discovery to launch
Discovery
Understand your business, goals, audience, existing website, requirements and desired outcome.
Strategy & Planning
Define the website structure, pages, features, content requirements and technical direction.
Design & Development
Build the website with a clean, responsive interface and the appropriate technology for the project.
Content & Functionality
Integrate content, forms, products, services, integrations, functionality and other required elements.
Testing & Optimization
Test responsiveness, navigation, forms, performance, usability and compatibility across devices.
Deployment & Setup
Handle hosting, domain, DNS, SSL, Cloudflare and deployment requirements where applicable.
Launch & Support
Launch the website and provide maintenance, updates or additional support when required.
WHAT TO EXPECT
What happens at each stage
Discovery
- Project goals
- Target audience
- Existing website review
- Required features
- Project scope
Strategy & Planning
- Sitemap
- Page structure
- Technical requirements
- Content requirements
- Project direction
Design & Development
- Responsive layout
- Front-end development
- CMS/platform implementation
- Functionality
- Integrations
Testing & Optimization
- Mobile testing
- Desktop testing
- Browser checks
- Form testing
- Performance review
- Basic SEO checks
Deployment & Setup
- Domain connection
- Hosting setup
- DNS configuration
- SSL
- Cloudflare configuration where required
- Website deployment
Launch & Support
- Final checks
- Launch
- Maintenance
- Updates
- Troubleshooting
COMMUNICATION
CLEAR COMMUNICATION THROUGHOUT
The project process is structured so clients understand what is being worked on, what is required from them, what has been completed, and what happens next. We agree on deliverables and milestones and keep communication clear through regular updates.
PROJECT TYPES
Project types this process covers
TECHNOLOGY
Technology flexibility
WHAT I NEED FROM YOU
Client responsibilities
- Business information
- Logo and brand assets
- Website content
- Images where available
- Required features
- Examples/references
- Domain/hosting access when necessary
If you don't have everything ready, we'll identify requirements during discovery.
READY TO BUILD YOUR WEBSITE?