The following step by step process is an overview of our custom website development project process.
Pre Project - Getting Started
- Contact Us to arrange a meeting so we can find out more about your business and discuss your requirements.
- We develop a detailed appraisal of your requirements and our approach to meeting your requirements along with any extras we think will add value. The appraisal includes a business requirements analysis, SEO and hosting requirements, content/copy requirements, costs, timelines, processes and any other specific detail required to ensure your website development project is successful.
Week 1
- Project Initiation meeting to discuss content preparation, website marketing/SEO strategy, project management, content preparation and finalisation of the sitemap
- Website Content Development initiated : Depending on your situation we will start arranging your content. There are several options including providing you with a Word Document which facilitates DIY content writing. Optionally we can also arrange for a website copywriter to discuss and arrange your website text.
- Website Design Concepts started : We start designing the home page concepts which will establish the look and feel for the entire website.
Week 2
- Website design concepts for home page in progress
- Website Content Development continues
Week 3
- Website design concepts completed for client review
- Website design Review cycle for home page concepts begins
- Website Content Development continues
Week 4
- Website Content completed
- Website Design review cycle continues
Week 5
- Website Design Review cycle complete - artwork is signed off
- Other design concepts completed
- We begin the Website Development process
Week 6
- Website Development continues
- Test website loaded for internal testing : we thoroughly test your website to make sure it confirms to W3C standards and your own specifications.
- SEO review and maximisation : we ensure all technical aspects of on-page SEO are maximised such as AltTags, meta tags, static URLs, browser titles, header tags etc
Week 7
- Client Acceptance Website testing begins : You can start looking and playing with your website to make sure it works and looks as expected
Week 8
- Website to GO LIVE : Your website will be delegated to your domain name and will go live onto the internet.
- Website operating Manual Constructed : We develop the users manual for you to read at your own leisure to complement the training we provide
- Website Training arranged : Training is arranged for the designated website administrator to manage the website. We conduct one on one training for the designated administrator at our Cheltenham office.