- Initial Consultation, Discussions and Discovery
When working with a company for web development, the first step is to have an initial consultation. Both parties can discuss the project goals, objectives and challenges. The company will try to understand your needs, audience and business. What can you expect at this stage?
- Goals discussion: Why is your website there? What is the purpose of your website? Is it to build a community, generate leads or showcase products?
- Audience target: Who is this site for? What are their preferences and behaviours? What is the age range?
- Features: What features do you need for your website (e.g. e-commerce, blog, contact form)?
- Budgeting and Timeline: Set a budget that is in line with your business objectives.
- Project Proposal and Planning
The web development company will create a project proposal after the discovery phase. This document will outline the project scope, timeframes, cost estimations, and key deliverables. You will need to approve this plan at this stage before any work can start. For Website Design Northants, contact wtbi.agency/what-we-do/website-design-development/northants
- Wireframing and Design
The design phase starts once the project plan has been approved. Wireframes and visual mockups will be created by the web development company. You’ll be able to give feedback during this stage to ensure that the design is consistent with your brand.
- The Development
The development phase starts after the design is finalised. The web development company will turn the mockups created into a working website. The web development company will write the code and integrate all backend systems. This phase includes:
- Front end development: The first part of the site that visitors see and interact with.
- Backend development: The part of the website behind the front end that includes databases and server side logic.
- Content Integration: Add text, images and other media on the site.
