TIMELINE
STEP 1
Discovery & Planning
* Initial consultation and requirements gathering
* Project scope definition and goal alignment
* Technical feasibility assessment
* Proposal presentation with timeline and cost estimates
* Contract signing and project kickoff
STEP 2
Design & Prototyping
* Information architecture planning
* Wireframing key pages/interfaces
* Visual design concepts and branding integration
* Interactive prototype development
* Client review and feedback incorporation (2 revision cycles)
STEP 3
Development
* Frontend development (responsive UI implementation)
* Backend systems and database architecture
* Core functionality implementation
* Integration of third-party services/APIs
* Weekly progress updates and milestone demonstrations
STEP 4
Testing & Quality Assurance
* Comprehensive cross-browser and device testing
* Performance optimization
* Security vulnerability assessment
* User acceptance testing
* Bug fixing and refinements
STEP 5
Deployment & Launch
* Final client approval
* Server configuration and deployment
* Domain and DNS setup
* Analytics implementation
* Go-live support
ONGOING SUPPORT
Post-Launch Support
* 30-day period for bug fixes
* Training for content management system
* Documentation handover
* Maintenance plan options
* Future enhancement discussions
