Swell-Sites Website Process - 5 easy steps

Please note that the follow process describes my normal website building procedure. I am also available for on-site, same-day website production, depending on location and schedule. If you need a website up and running as soon as possible, check out my same-day website process or contact me to tell me about your timing needs.

Week 1: The first step is for me to get a basic understanding of what you would like to accomplish, both in terms of design and over-all strategy. I encourage you to submit any existing color scheme, logos, imagery and content that you would like included. If there are sites you would like me to use as inspiration, we’ll talk about those sites and the elements you’d like to incorporate with your site.
Week 2: One week after I’ve received the concept information, You will receive a link to a mock-up of your new site. The mock-up is mostly functional, but is not up and running at your domain until you’re ready. I can integrate your content with the site at this point. This is the week for any changes or feedback you have regarding the design, colors, imagery, font or general lay-out. The actual content of the site at this point it not critical as it’s very easy to change after finalizing the design.
Week 3: After I’ve received feedback on the design, it’s time to focus on the content of the site. At this point we have a basic framework of how the site will be laid out. While I am finalizing the design, you can work to ensure that the content is a reflection of what makes your business unique. The content can easily be changed after the publishing of the website, but having at least one solid paragraph for each page is advised.
Week 4: Once the content is acceptable and the design has been completed, the site is published. I will either publish the site at a new domain name that we’ve agreed upon, or your pre-existing domain name that meets some general guidelines. At this point the second payment is due and I test the contact form, submit the site to Google and ensure that the traffic reporting is up and running.
Week 10: About 6 weeks after your site is published, I will send an email confirming that it has been included in Google’s index. I will also be able to give you an idea of how many people visited your site, and how they found it. Direct access to your traffic reports is available at no additional cost.