Website design process

Phase 1 - Project discovery

Includes order placement for all packages: 1 day

We’ll discuss the best package for your needs and your target market. Your order is then confirmed, a setup fee invoice is issued with the Direct Debit form to complete. After your payment is received and your Direct Debit is set up, we can start your website project. Please provide your logo as a high quality jpeg, PDF or EPS file. A design brief is taken for Premium Website Packages.

Phase 2 - Express website design

For PAYG Express Websites: 1 day

You can choose your preferred design from the ones we will supply. Colours are changed to match your brand image as directed by you and your logo is added. Up to 1 round of revisions are included - any further revisions are chargeable.

Phase 2 - Premium website design

For PAYG Premium Websites: 2-3 weeks

The website home page is designed, as per your design brief, and provided to you as a ‘mock-up’ ready for your comments and approval. Up to 3 rounds of revisions are included - any further revisions are chargeable. The design is then amended if required before a final sign-off.

Phase 3 - Develop and deploy

For PAYG Express Websites: 1 week
For PAYG Premium Websites: 3-6 weeks

The website is built to include the powerful Content Management System and optional Blog, Gallery, Catalogue or eCommerce facility. It is loaded live on our development server ready for you to edit and add pages or check the content if you have asked us to add it for you. (See content managed websites).

Your monthly payment will begin from the date your new website link is emailed to you and the 1st month payment will be calculated pro rata. Thereafter the full rate will be due on 1st of each month collected by Direct Debit. We will launch your site live to the world when you’re ready!

(All timescales exclude public holidays)

Phase 1 - Project discovery

Timeframe: 1 day

We will discuss what type of functions would be best for your target market and provide you a written proposal. This details all the features to be included in your new website. Once the proposal is approved we move to phase 2.  You will be given lots of down-to-earth advice and expert guidance throughout the entire process. So whether this is your first website or your 100th website, we will always be here for you. Any questions you may have will be answered in non-tech speak (unless you want tech-speak of course!) and we pride ourselves in giving you the very best in customer service all the time.

Phase 2 - Website design briefing

Includes order placement. Timeframe: 1 day

At this stage we will take a detailed design brief and after you place your order and payment for your deposit, where applicable, is received, we will start your website design in phase 3. Any images that are required in the overall design (i.e. on a banner) should be sent via email or if you would like us to source images for you we are happy to do this.

Phase 3 – First stage web design

Timeframe: 2-3 weeks

During the design phase, the home page of the website is designed for your target markets and provided to you as a ‘mock-up’ ready for your comments and approval. The design is then amended if required before a final sign-off. Further pages - dependent on the type of website - are then designed and provided ready for final approval.

Phase 4 – Website develop and deploy

Timeframe: Approx 5-9 weeks (depending on functions)

The website is built and loaded live on our development server ready for you to edit and add pages or check the content if you have asked us to add it for you.

Development times don't take into account public holidays. Timescales quoted are the time taken to have a fully working, tested website loaded on to our development server ready for you to populate the site with your own text and images/check loaded content. Hosting and website backup services start at this time also. If you have a specific deadline, please let us know in advance.