You’ve decided your business needs a website. Now what?
The thought of organising a website can be daunting for many businesses. Often, the first question is: how much will it cost?
The answer depends on how big and complicated the website will be. If you want a simple one-page website with information about your business and products/services, plus a contact form, it will start from £399.
However, for a detailed quote, it’s best to talk through what you’re looking for and I will provide a clear breakdown of the costs. Compared to other web design agencies, my prices are considerably cheaper because my overheads are significantly less: no office rental costs, plus I’m a sole trader.
If you are interested, I can design logos and/or bespoke graphics and business cards to ensure your business looks the business. I can also setup business email accounts, yourname@yourbusiness.whatever
Initial Consultation
The process starts with an initial consultation (via Google Meet or Zoom) to discover your goals, target audience, and specific needs. The aim is to understand what you want the website to do for your business, and how you want it to look and function.
Proposal and Agreement
Following the initial consultation, I will draft a proposal outlining the project scope, timeline and cost. This includes the design and build process, plus any additional services like SEO, content creation, and ongoing maintenance. Once both parties agree, I get to work.
Research and Planning
After we have reached an agreement, I research other websites that you like the look and feel of. This helps me to plan the website’s structure, features, and user experience. I may also develop wireframes and site maps during this phase.
D E S I G N
The design phase creates a visual representations of the website. I create mock-ups to show how the website will look. This phase often includes several rounds of feedback and revisions to ensure the design aligns with your ideas.
Content Creation
While the design is being finalised, the client needs to organise the content (or work with me to create it), which includes: text, images, videos, and any other media that will be featured on the site. High-quality content is crucial for engaging visitors and improving SEO.
B U I L D
Once the design is approved and content is ready, the development phase begins. I build the website using Elementor, the leading WordPress website builder. I will integrate necessary functionalities like e-commerce, contact forms, and a blog section that the client can update once the site is completed.
Testing and Launch
Before launching, the website undergoes testing to ensure it works correctly across different browsers and devices. This phase includes checking for bugs, broken links, and ensuring the site is responsive across devices, and performs well in terms of speed and usability. jigsaw kloud designs stylish UI (User Interface – how the site looks), and a simple UX (User eXperience – how easy the site is to use). After successful testing, the website is launched.
H O S T & M A I N T A I N
Once your website is live, jigsaw kloud provides hosting (guaranteed uptime of 99.9% over 90 days) and maintenance services (regular security and plugin updates, backups, performance monitoring, and fixing any issues that arise).
If required, jigsaw kloud can provide training, so that you can update your website.
