Initial enquiry
We start by clarifying what you need, what the website should achieve, and whether the project is a good fit.
- Clarify the goal
- Understand the audience
- Identify the right next step
How projects work
A clear process from first enquiry to launch
A website design and development project should feel clear, structured, and manageable. I use a practical process that keeps decisions focused, responsibilities clear, and the project moving towards launch.
- Enquiry
- Plan
- Build & Review
- Launch
A structured process
Each project follows the same clear stages, while the exact scope, design work, content, and functionality are adapted to what the website actually needs.
Scope and plan
We agree the pages, priorities, content requirements, design needs, enhancements, and deliverables before the main build begins.
- Define scope and priorities
- Confirm deliverables
- Agree how the project will run
Build and review
I build the website in focused stages, with review points for content, layout, functionality, and responsive behaviour as the project develops.
- Build in focused stages
- Review progress together
- Test and refine before launch
Launch and handover
The website goes through final checks, deployment, and handover so you understand what has been delivered and what you control afterwards.
- Complete final checks
- Deploy the website
- Hand over access and ownership
What happens during the build
Once the scope is agreed, the focus shifts to turning the plan into a reliable website that works well, communicates clearly, and is ready to launch.
Clear structure
The agreed pages, content priorities, and visitor journeys guide how the website is organised.
- Clear page hierarchy
- Content organised around priorities
- Important user journeys considered
Careful implementation
The website is built with attention to responsive behaviour, performance, accessibility, and maintainability.
- Responsive layouts
- Accessible patterns
- Maintainable components
Review and testing
The site is checked across devices and reviewed for content accuracy, usability, links, forms, and obvious technical issues.
- Device checks
- Content review
- Form and link checks
Launch readiness
Final technical checks, deployment preparation, and handover details are completed before the website goes live.
- Deployment checks
- Final website review
- Handover preparation
Handover and control
After launch, you should know where your website lives, what you have access to, and what you control. The handover keeps those details clear rather than leaving the important parts hidden behind a developer or platform.
Domain access
Your domain remains under your control, with clear access to the account used to manage it.
Hosting control
You know where the website is hosted and retain access to the hosting setup and account.
Website code
The website is delivered on a clean, maintainable technical foundation rather than being locked inside a proprietary website builder.
Content access
If content editing is included in the project, you receive access to the agreed editing setup and guidance on how it works.
- Domain access
- Hosting control
- Website code
- Editable content
- Handover notes
Does the approach sound right for your project?
If you are ready to discuss what you need, you can start an enquiry. If you would first like to know more about who you would be working with and how I approach client projects, continue to the About page.