Seriously, most don't get past the first step -- recognizing the importance of having a website. Having a 24/7 "brochure" (at the minimum) or a 24/7 storefront is imperative in this day and age. Even if it's just simple information as your location, hours and how to get in touch with you -- it's an extension of your business and needs its fair share of attention.

All of our projects follow roughly the same plan. It goes a little something like this:

1. Kickoff - When you call, we'll cover your needs at a high-level, so I can get a rough idea as to what your vision is and what I need to do to make it happen. Out of the Kickoff, unless we need some dedicated sit-down/face-to-face time, you're given the initial cost estimate.
2. Planning - This is where the roadmap/blueprints to your website are drawn up. Most of the details are covered during Planning and you are given a timeline (a list of what gets done and when).
3. Design and Concept - If we are doing branding/logos we get this piece done first so I have a color palette to work with. I typically provide you with three "variations on a theme" prototypes -- both for logos and website layouts. You can mix and match elements from each prototype. You are actively involved in the site design and concept of what it will look like.
4. Site Development - I begin the work -- all the behind the scenes work is done to make the site function correctly. Whether it's HTML, a shopping cart, content management system -- all of the building happens during this point.
5. Testing - Once the site development reaches a stable point, I walk you through your website and let you test out all of the concepts we agreed on during step 3. Any bugs are fixed or changes are made during this stage.
6. Finalization - After you've approved the site is ready for mass consumption, we get it activated on the web and you are Live to the World.
7. Maintenance - Once you're live, I don't vanish -- all recurring webhosting fees(if any) and any changes or fixes are addressed.