My Process: From Concept to Launch
A simple, collaborative, and transparent journey to building your perfect website, with no surprises along the way.
Discovery & Strategy
We start with a free, no-obligation discovery call. I'll listen to your ideas and learn about your business, your goals, and your target audience. We'll define the project's scope and agree on a clear path forward.
Design & Development
This is where I do the heavy lifting. I'll build out your website, ensuring it's fast, responsive on all devices, and built to the highest professional standards. I'll handle all the technical details so you can focus on your business.
Client Review & Feedback
Once the initial build is complete, I'll provide you with a private link to review the site. You can provide your feedback, and we'll work through one round of revisions to ensure everything is perfect.
Launch & Handover
The exciting part! Once you give the final approval, we go live. I handle the entire launch process, submit your new site to Google, and provide you with any necessary training to manage your new digital asset.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will my project take?
A standard professional website typically takes 4-6 weeks from start to launch. More complex custom applications can take 8-12 weeks or more, depending on the scope. We'll agree on a timeline during our discovery call.
What do you need from me to get started?
The most important things are your text content (e.g., descriptions of your services, your 'about us' story) and any images or branding materials (like your logo) you have. The sooner I have this content, the faster the project can proceed.
Can I update the website myself after it's live?
Absolutely. For WordPress sites, I provide training on how to update your text, images, and blog posts. For custom applications, I build a dedicated and easy-to-use admin panel for you to manage your content.
What are your payment terms?
I follow a standard industry practice that's fair for both of us. Projects are typically broken into two payments: a 50% deposit to book the project into my schedule, and the final 50% balance upon completion, just before your new website goes live.
Are there any other costs besides your fee?
Transparency is key. My quote covers the one-time cost of designing and building your website. To keep your site live on the internet, there are two small ongoing costs:
- Your Domain Name: You will always have 100% ownership of your domain name (e.g., yourbusiness.ie), which is typically a small annual fee of around €20-€30 paid directly to a registrar.
- Managed Website Hosting: I don't just hand your site off to a confusing third-party provider. I offer a premium, fully managed hosting service specifically optimised for the websites I build. This is a recurring monthly or annual fee.
Why Host With Me?
My managed hosting ensures you get blazing-fast performance, top-tier security, regular backups, and a single point of contact. If anything goes wrong with your site, you call me, not a random support line.
What happens if I need help after the site is launched?
I stand by my work. Every website I build includes a 30-day post-launch support period to fix any technical bugs that may appear. For ongoing peace of mind, I also offer monthly Maintenance & Support plans to handle security, backups, updates, and minor content changes.
Will my new website be found on Google?
Yes. All websites I build are created with Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) best practices in mind. This includes a mobile-first design, fast loading speeds, clean code, and a basic on-page technical setup (like page titles and meta descriptions) to give you a strong foundation for ranking on Google and other search engines.