These are the basic steps we take at VisibleU whenever we build a new website for one of our clients. You can look at this as a roadmap of where we’re headed over the course of working together. And the end of that road is a great new Marketing Website you can really be proud of.
Of course, every website is unique, and every process is a little different. Some of the steps listed here may not apply to you. Some of the custom work we’re doing for you may not be listed. But don’t worry, we’ve done all this before, you’re in good hands.
- Consultation
- Discuss client’s needs
- Agree on project scope
- Discuss sitemap
- Create a project estimate for client approval
- Design
- Review existing materials
(existing client branding, images, copy) - Copywriting/editing on provided copy
- Create a set of design mockups
- Present and review with client
- Revise design based on client feedback
- Review existing materials
- Construct
- Set up development server hosting
- Install WordPress
- Install parent theme
- Install relevant plugins
- Insert all client copy (text and images)
- Theme updates based on design mockup
- Internal review & testing
- Present and review with client
- Revise site based on client feedback
- Publish
- Transfer domain registration as necessary
- Setup/transfer client email hosting
- Backup old website
- Put up “under construction” page on site
- Move new site to live hosting
- Live testing
- Take down “under construction” page
- Support
- One-on-one tour of WordPress
- 30 days of included support
