- Discovery and Planning
- Client consultation to understand business goals and requirements
- Market and competitor analysis
- Define project scope, timeline, and budget
- Information Architecture and Wireframing
- Create site map and user flow diagrams
- Develop low-fidelity wireframes for key pages
- Visual Design
- Create mood boards and style guides
- Design high-fidelity mockups for desktop and mobile views
- Front-end Development
- HTML5 structure implementation
- CSS3 styling with responsive design principles
- JavaScript interactivity and animations
- Back-end Development
- Set up server environment (e.g., Apache, Nginx)
- Implement server-side logic (e.g., PHP, Python, Node.js)
- Database design and integration (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Content Integration
- Populate the website with client-provided content
- Optimize images and media for web performance
- Testing and Quality Assurance
- Cross-browser and cross-device testing
- Performance optimization and speed testing
- Security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Deployment and Launch
- Set up hosting environment
- Domain configuration and SSL certificate installation
- Go-live procedures and monitoring
- Post-launch Support and Maintenance
- Regular updates and security patches
- Performance monitoring and optimization
- Ongoing support and feature enhancements
E-commerce Solutions
- Platform Selection
- Evaluate and choose appropriate e-commerce platform (e.g., Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento)
- Store Setup and Configuration
- Set up product catalog and categories
- Configure payment gateways and shipping methods
- Implement tax rules and regional settings
- Custom Theme Development
- Design and develop a custom theme or modify existing theme
- Ensure responsive design for mobile shopping
- Product Management System
- Set up inventory management and stock control
- Implement product variants and attributes
- Shopping Cart and Checkout Optimization
- Streamline the checkout process
- Implement cart abandonment recovery features
- Integration with External Systems
- Connect with inventory management systems
- Integrate with CRM and marketing automation tools
- Security Implementation
- Ensure PCI DSS compliance
- Implement SSL and secure payment processing
- Performance Optimization
- Implement caching strategies
- Optimize images and assets for fast loading
- Testing and Launch
- Conduct thorough testing of ordering process
- Soft launch and final adjustments before full launch
Content Management Systems (CMS)
- CMS Selection
- Assess client needs and choose appropriate CMS (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, Joomla)
- Core CMS Installation and Configuration
- Set up CMS on the server
- Configure basic settings and user roles
- Custom Theme Development
- Design and develop a custom theme or modify existing theme
- Ensure responsive design and cross-browser compatibility
- Plugin/Module Integration
- Select and install necessary plugins or modules
- Develop custom plugins if required
- Content Structure Setup
- Define content types and taxonomies
- Set up menus and navigation structure
- User Training
- Develop user guides and documentation
- Conduct training sessions for content managers
- Security Hardening
- Implement security best practices and plugins
- Set up regular backup systems
- Performance Optimization
- Configure caching and CDN integration
- Optimize database and queries
- Ongoing Support and Updates
- Regular CMS core and plugin updates
- Continuous performance monitoring and optimization