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We provide a smooth Web Design process

We want to make getting online as smooth as possible. Our aim is to let you focus more on your skill set and let us take control of our expertise.

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How we work

Our process

We understand your time is precious so we want to provide a smooth process that works for you.

  • Discovery & Planning

    First, we’ll have a chat about your business, goals, and what you need from your website. You’ll complete a short form to give us key details, helping us provide an accurate estimate.

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  • Quote & Deposit

    Based on your needs, we’ll provide a clear quote. Once agreed, you’ll pay a 50% deposit to lock in the project. At this stage, you’ll also send through any content (like text, images, or branding assets) for your website.

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  • Design & Layout

    We’ll create a visual concept, choosing colours, fonts, and layouts to make sure your site looks and feels perfect for your brand.

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  • Building the Website

    Now, we turn the design into a real, working website, adding pages, images, and content to bring everything to life

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  • Review & Launch

    You’ll review the site and provide feedback. We’ll make any final tweaks, then launch your website live for the world to see

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  • Support & Maintenance

    After launch, we’re here to help with updates, security, and any changes you need. Ongoing maintenance is optional but recommended to keep your site running smoothly.

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Our indepth plan

The Web Design Journey: Step by Step

We know that creating a website can seem like a big task, but we’ve got you covered! Here’s a simple breakdown of how it all works and what to expect along the way.

How long does it take? Every website is different, but most projects take 4-6 weeks from start to finish. Need something faster? Let’s chat about your timeline!

  • Getting Started: Understanding Your Business

    Before we dive in, we take the time to learn about you and your business. What are your goals? Who are your customers? What do you want your website to achieve? To make things easy, we’ll send you a quick form to gather the key details.

    Once we have a clear picture, we can map out the best plan for your website. This step helps us avoid confusion later and ensures your site is designed to fit your business perfectly.

    • What you do: Fill out a short form and have a quick chat with us.
    • What we do: Use this info to create a tailored plan and an accurate estimate.
  • Your Quote & Getting Ready

    Once we understand your needs, we’ll put together a clear and transparent quote that outlines everything—cost, timeline, and what’s included.

    Happy to move forward? Great! You’ll pay a 50% deposit to lock in your project. At this point, you’ll also send over any content (like text, photos, and branding) you’d like on the site. Don’t worry—we’ll guide you through what’s needed!

    • What you do: Approve the quote, pay the deposit, and send over any content.
    • What we do: Finalise the plan and prepare for the design phase.
  • Bringing Your Vision to Life

    This is where the magic starts! We’ll design a custom layout that reflects your brand, choosing colors, fonts, and a style that aligns with your business.

    Before anything gets built, you’ll see a preview of how your site will look. This is your chance to make changes, tweak the layout, or adjust anything before we move forward.

    • What you do: Review the design and give feedback.
    • What we do: Create a beautiful and user-friendly website concept
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    Building Your Website

    Now it’s time to bring everything to life! We’ll take the approved design and turn it into a fully functional website, adding your pages, images, and any special features you need.

    We’ll also ensure your site works smoothly on mobile, tablets, and desktops, so it looks great no matter how people visit.

    • What you do: Sit back and relax—we’re doing all the heavy lifting!
    • What we do: Build your site, add content, and make sure everything runs perfectly.
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    Review, Tweaks & Launch

    Your website is almost ready! Before we go live, you’ll review everything and let us know if there’s anything you’d like adjusted.

    Once you give the green light, we launch your website so your customers can start using it!

    • What you do: Test out the site and request any final tweaks.
    • What we do: Make final adjustments and take your site live!
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    After Launch: Keeping Your Website Running Smoothly

    Your website is live, but that doesn’t mean we disappear! If you want to keep your site updated, secure, and running at its best, we offer optional maintenance plans.

    Prefer to manage it yourself? No worries! We can provide training so you feel confident making updates when needed.

    • What you do: Decide if you’d like ongoing support.
    • What we do: Offer maintenance plans or training to help you manage your site.

Need help with your website?

Looking for a partner who can help guide you with website design and development or completely take the reigns and steer your site to new heights? 

  • Need help updating your current Shopify or WordPress site?
  • Want a completely new website for your serivce or products?
  • Not sure where to start but want an approachable and easy going designer to help?
  • Ready to take the plunge into business growth and take your online reputation seriously?

If you answered yes to any of these, send us a little love note via the form below and we will get in touch to discuss your project.

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