Creating a website for a business is a crucial step in today’s digital world. A well-designed website can help businesses establish their online presence and attract potential customers.
However, the process of building a website can be overwhelming, especially for those who have little to no experience in web design. This is where we, as a web design agency come in.
A web design agency can guide businesses through the process of creating a website, from choosing a domain name to launching the website.
Below here, we will provide a step-by-step guide for onboarding you as one of our new website design clients. We will cover the process of choosing a domain name if you haven’t done so already, selecting a website hosting package based on your expected needs, the email hosting process, the design process, the build process, the stages of review, and post-launch support.
By following this guide, we can create you a website that meets your goals and objectives, and helps your business to establish a strong online presence.
1. Initial Consultation: This is the first step in our onboarding process. It involves a meeting or call with you to discuss your goals, vision, and objectives for the website. During this consultation, we ask questions to get a better understanding of your brand, target audience, and any specific functionality requirements you may have.
2. Domain Name Registration: After the initial consultation, we work with you to choose a domain name for your website. This domain name will be the website address where your website can be found and accessed when entered in to a web browser like Google Chrome. We ensure that the domain name is available and register it on your behalf.
3. Website Hosting Package: Next, we help you to choose a hosting package that will meet your needs. We take into consideration the amount of traffic the website is expected to receive, any specialized hosting requirements your website may have, and also the budget you have to work with at the time. Once the package has been chosen, we set up the hosting account and prepare for the next steps.
4. Email Hosting: In addition to website hosting, we also assist with email hosting based on what is required. We will help you to choose the appropriate email hosting package that will meets needs of your business, and set up the email accounts and offer guidance where appropriate with any third party email management software.
5. Design Process: Once the technical aspects are set up, we move on to the design process of your website. We work with you to create a design brief and use it to design what’s known as a ‘website mockup’. This is where we take your brand guidelines into consideration, and ensure the website design is visually appealing and user-friendly.
6. Review and Approval: Once the website design has been completed, we present it for review and approval. Here you can provide feedback on the build being a match for what you agreed to in the design stage. If there are revisions required these can be scheduled in for redesign and recosted until the design and build is satisfactory.
7. Build Process: After the design is approved, we move on to the build process. We use the website design to create the website, using appropriate coding languages and website builders. During this stage, we also ensure that the website is optimized for search engines and mobile devices.
8. Stages of Review: As the website build progresses, we provide regular updates and present you with various stages of the build for review and approval. This ensures that you are involved in the process and can provide feedback as needed.
Launch: Once the website is complete and all approvals have been received, we launch the website. We ensure that all necessary elements are in place, such as SSL certificates, domain name mapping, and redirects.
Post-Launch Support: Finally, we provide post-launch support to ensure that the website is functioning correctly and to address any issues or bugs that may arise. We also provide training to the client on how to update their website content and perform basic maintenance tasks.
- Design Process: Once the technical aspects are set up, we move on to the design process. We work with the client to create a design brief and use it to design a website mockup. We take the client’s brand guidelines into consideration, and ensure the website design is visually appealing and user-friendly.
- Review and Approval: Once the website design has been completed, we present it to the client for review and approval. They can provide feedback and request revisions until the design is satisfactory.
- Build Process: After the design is approved, we move on to the build process. We use the website design to create the website, using appropriate coding languages and website builders. During this stage, we also ensure that the website is optimized for search engines and mobile devices.
- Stages of Review: As the website build progresses, we provide regular updates and present the client with various stages of the build for review and approval. This ensures that the client is involved in the process and can provide feedback as needed.
- Launch: Once the website is complete and all approvals have been received, we launch the website. We ensure that all necessary elements are in place, such as SSL certificates, domain name mapping, and redirects.
- Post-Launch Support: Finally, we provide post-launch support to ensure that the website is functioning correctly and to address any issues or bugs that may arise. We also provide training to the client on how to update their website content and perform basic maintenance tasks.
Onboarding a new website design client involves a comprehensive process that takes into consideration all aspects of the website design, from choosing a domain name to providing post-launch support. By following these steps, we ensure that the client’s website is designed and built to their exact specifications and meets their goals and objectives.
Let us build your next business website, see what website packages we can offer here on our Services Page.
