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.
The process starts when you contact us.