The decision get a website is a big one. It requires time, money, and energy. What should you expect during the process?
Step 1: Design
This is the fun part. You’ll likely talk about color schemes, function, special features (like e-commerce), graphics, videos, and the overall look. We always recommend coming to the meeting with a few examples of websites you love.
Step 2: Review
Once the team has had some time to work through the design process. it’s time to show the client. This is usually done online or in-person with a presentation. Here we discuss the layout, colors, etc. during this time. Often, more meetings will follow as you’ll likely have some feedback and changes that you’d like the creative team to implement.
Step 3: Develop
Now that the design is approved, it is time for the website to go to the development stage. Our developers start to build the website on a production server so you can view the site online without it being viewable to the public. During that time, you deliver the content and graphics.
Step 4: Test
Once your website has been coded by the developer and you’ve settled on all of your content, it is time to review your new site on the test server. You’ll receive a link to view the website. Usually, there are a few tweaks that need to be made at this stage before the site is finalized.
Step 5: Launch!
At long last, your new site is ready to launch! Once you give us the go-ahead, the developer will start the launch process. This includes setting up hosting and getting the domain pointed. It will also take some time to propagate. Be patient — it will be worth it! After a few hours, your site should be live and ready for you and the rest of the world to enjoy!
Have more questions about web design and development? Click here to get in touch.