Step 1 - Domain Name and Web Hosting

The first step in building a website, is deciding on a domain name e.g. www.yourname.co.uk. Once the client has decided on a name, the site will need to have server space so the files (e.g. web pages, images, scripting etc) can be stored for internet users to view online.

Step 2 - Planning

Planning is a very important step in creating a successful online website. This involves liaising with the client, finding out details such as the scope of the project, deadlines, website structure, purpose, goals (target audience), navigation etc...

Step 3 - Design

The design stage is where we visually implement the colours, style, graphics and layouts, basically what we discuss in the planning stage.

Once we understand the design specification, we will then create a design template. It will be posted online for the client to review. Once the client has reviewed the design template, we will discuss likes, dislikes, possible changes, additions, and modifications to the initial design template.

It is important at this stage to get the design template to the clients specification, because this will serve as the style template for the remainder of the site (unless the client requires further design templates for different parts of the site).

Step 4 - Website Construction

The website construction stage encompasses the merging of your copy and image content with the approved design template. The pages will be posted into a directory for the client to view as the pages are being created.

The site is temporarily off-line until the client has given the final stamp of approval.

Before we launch the site, we will complete thorough testing of the site (e.g. check for broken links, spelling, browser compatibility, page download times etc).

Step 5 - Web Marketing (Search Engine Optimisation)

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