TIMELINE

I have put together this timeline in hope it will help you to understand the process and to give you not only an idea of what information I will need from you but also the timescales we should ideally both be working towards.


Please note as outlined in my T&C's sites that are not completed within 6 months ( due to no fault of CM Web Design ) will lose their deposit and I reserve the right to decline further work on your website. If I am in a position to complete the website a new 25% deposit will be required.


I hope that you understand, if you have any questions re the above or anything outline in the timeline, please do not hesitate to ask.

  • STEP 1 - Research & Planning

    Duration: 1-2 weeks


    CM Web Design - I will take a moment to carefully consider the steps necessary to accomplish our project goals. Asking myself the following questions:


    What is your website meant to accomplish?

    Is it a landing page for a brand or business?

    Is it an e-commerce platform?

    Is it a bit of both?


    Next, I will curate the site’s goals (and subsequently, its design) to the brand or your company’s needs. I will try to  better understand  what your  competitors are doing. A bit of market research can help me to understand where others in your market may be failing or succeeding. With this in mind, I'll  be much better equipped to design a successful website. 

  • STEP 2 - Creating / Gathering Content

    Duration: 3-4 weeks 


    YOU-Never underestimate the importance of well informed - quality content. Quality benefits a site in two ways:


    It creates trust between a brand/company and potential consumers

    It has a deep and valuable impact on the strength of a website's SEO


    Content for your site should include headlines, titles, and/or captions for products or services. These bodies of text should both inform and engage prospective buyers and be written in a voice that reflects your  brand. 

    Keep web copy concise and consistent.. Imagine the site as an extension of your brand or company Everything on the site should look and feel like it comes from the same place.


    I am happy to help with any content ammendments but i would strongly suggest using a copywriter experienced in SEO - |If you would like me to source one for you i would be happy to ( Extra fee's will apply ) 


    As well as copy please send over any contact details, logo and images you'd like featuring. If its an E-commerce website i will need a Google Sheets document with you products on so that i can import them. I will send you information on what each column will need to include. 


  • STEP 3 - Design

    Duration 2-4 weeks 


    CM Web Design - Once i have collated all of the information i need to begin building the site I will go away and start to bring it all together. 

  • STEP 4 - Draft / Beta testing

    Duration: 1-2 weeks


    BOTH - Once i have finished the draft of your site i will send you a preview link so that you can view your site. 


    At this point you will go through the site and note down any changes you feel it might need. Are you happy with the design? Is information where you'd like it to be ? Is anything missing ? Ensure to view on a desktop, Iphone and Ipad so that you can see how it translates across all devices. We will then move on to beta testing ...


    Beta testing is needed to ensure a seamless experience for future users. It may be useful to ask friends / family to view your site as though they were a customer. Does the site draw them in ? Is it easy to use ? does it encourage them to enquire or buy ? This valuable intel will ensure that the site you are building is optimized for launch day.



  • STEP 5 - Tying everything up

    Duration 1-2 days


    BOTH - Once you are happy with the site. Over the next few days i will optimise the sites, ensure all SEO bits are done and attach the domain SSL certificate and cookies banner. Whilst i am doing this is will send the final invoice to be paid before launch day. 

  • STEP 6 - LAUNCH DAY

    YAY ! We are ready to launch.We will discuss launch day so that you can align it with your social media platforms, open day etc.