Workflow
A clear process from first conversation to handover.
Every project is built in deliberate, transparent phases with clear checkpoints so you always know what is being built, what is next, and what is required from you.
Process Guiding Principles
Realistic Timelines
Timelines are agreed after the project scope is clearly defined and dependencies are understood. No rushed work or unachievable delivery promises.
Transparent Written Scope
Every deliverable is written down before work begins. Third-party hosting, Shopify subscriptions, and domain fees are clearly separated.
Checkpoints at Every Stage
You review work at each milestone before proceeding to the next step, ensuring complete alignment from structure to final launch.
The 7 Stages
How We Build Your Project
From first requirement gathering to final domain connection and optional post-launch care.
- 01Stage 01
Discovery and requirements
Understand your goals, audience, and must-have features.
What Happens
A conversation about your business, goals, audience, and the problem the project should solve.
You Provide
Business background, goals, examples you like, and any existing materials or accounts.
I Deliver
A summary of requirements and any questions that affect scope.
Approval Milestone
Confirmation that the requirements summary is accurate.
- 02Stage 02
Scope and estimate
Agree on what will be built, what is excluded, and the cost.
What Happens
Requirements are turned into a defined list of pages, features, and integrations.
You Provide
Priorities and decisions on optional features.
I Deliver
A written scope, estimate, and proposed timeline, listing third-party costs such as domains, hosting, or Shopify plans separately.
Approval Milestone
Written approval of the scope and estimate before work begins.
- 03Stage 03
Structure and design
Plan page structure and visual direction before coding.
What Happens
Page structure, content layout, and visual direction are planned.
You Provide
Brand assets, approved photos, and written content where available.
I Deliver
A sitemap and layout or design direction for review.
Approval Milestone
Sign-off on structure and visual direction.
- 04Stage 04
Development
Build the agreed features with regular progress updates.
What Happens
The website or application is built according to the approved scope.
You Provide
Timely answers to questions and any remaining content.
I Deliver
Progress updates and a preview link to review work in progress.
Approval Milestone
Feedback on preview builds.
- 05Stage 05
Testing and revisions
Test across devices and refine based on feedback.
What Happens
Testing on mobile, tablet, and desktop, plus revisions within the agreed scope.
You Provide
Consolidated feedback on the review build.
I Deliver
Fixes and revisions, with a note of any requests outside the original scope.
Approval Milestone
Approval that the project is ready to launch.
- 06Stage 06
Deployment and handover
Launch the project and hand over access and documentation.
What Happens
The project is deployed to your domain and hosting or Shopify store.
You Provide
Access to domain, hosting, or store accounts registered in your name.
I Deliver
The live project, account access, and short handover notes.
Approval Milestone
Final confirmation of launch.
- 07Stage 07
Optional maintenance
Ongoing updates and improvements if you need them.
What Happens
Ongoing updates, fixes, and small improvements under a separately agreed arrangement.
You Provide
Change requests and priorities.
I Deliver
Updates according to the agreed maintenance scope.
Approval Milestone
Approval of any work outside the maintenance scope.
What happens if your requirements change during the project?
It is normal for new ideas to emerge as you see the project take shape. If a change falls within the agreed scope, it is simply incorporated into the revisions.
If a request introduces completely new features, extra pages, or unanticipated integrations, I will prepare a separate scope and estimate for your review before doing the additional work. Nothing is invoiced without your explicit prior approval.
Ready to begin with step one?
Share your requirements through the contact form or send a message. I'll review your project details and follow up with questions and next steps.