From first call to launch

Five phases from first conversation to a site you own: direct communication, exact scope, no surprises or agency runaround. Pricing →

1 Week 1

Discovery

We discuss goals, customers, pages, features, available content, and design preferences so the build meets business needs without guesswork.

  • Project brief and confirmed scope
  • Feature list with priorities
  • Formal quote and timeline
  • Your time: ~1 hour for a call or questionnaire
2 Week 1–2

Design

You see full-site wireframes, then detailed mockups, before coding. Included revisions continue until you're satisfied; development requires your approval.

  • Wireframes for all pages
  • High-fidelity visual mockups
  • Brand colors and typography applied
  • Unlimited revisions until approved
  • Client approval checkpoint before build begins
3 Week 2–4

Development

Every line of HTML, CSS, and PHP is hand-written for your project, without templates, builders, or plugin stacks. Follow progress through staging.

  • Fully responsive build (desktop, tablet, mobile)
  • All pages and features from scope
  • Contact form with spam protection
  • Third-party integration setup (if applicable)
  • Staging link access throughout
4 Week 3–5

Review

Review staging together for all scoped text, image, and layout changes. New pages/features require timeline/cost discussion before changes.

  • Revision rounds on the live staging build
  • Bug fixes and cross-browser checks
  • Content polish and final copy pass
  • Final client sign-off
5 Week 4–6

Launch

After staging approval, your domain, security, and encryption get configured, the site launches, and production gets rechecked before handoff. Your site runs under your name/domain.

  • Domain and DNS configuration
  • SSL certificate setup
  • Production deployment and final QA
  • Full site handoff (files, credentials, any CMS access)
  • 30-day post-launch support window

Timelines assume kickoff-ready content. Sourcing/writing copy or images usually adds 1–2 weeks.

After your site goes live

The 30-day postlaunch window covers bugs and missed issues. Then choose managed hosting for ongoing reliability or host your files elsewhere.

You own everything

Own code, design files, and domain without licensing fees/lock-in. Change hosts or developers anytime.

Managed hosting

Core ($60/mo), Care ($100/mo), Priority ($180/mo): your developer handles uptime, nightly backups, SSL, and DNS. Plan details →

Ongoing support

Pages, features, and one-off fixes cost $100/hour with no minimum. Contact me for scope.

Frequently asked questions

How many revisions are included?

Design includes unlimited wireframe/mockup revisions until approval. Development locks scope; copy, image, and layout tweaks remain included. New pages/features require timeline/cost discussion.

What do I need to have ready before we start?

Bring your business name, logo or concept, and site goals. Copy/images help but aren't required at kickoff; Discovery identifies gaps. Stock images suit most small businesses without professional photos.

Ready to start your project?

Describe your needs; you get scope, timing, and pricing within 5 business days.

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