Website Development - Complete Delivery Guide
Web Development High Demand 4-12 Weeks TimelineOverviewβ
Website Development services help clients establish a professional online presence with custom-built, responsive, and high-performing websites that drive business results.
What is Website Development?β
Website development is the process of creating, building, and maintaining websites. It encompasses web design, web content development, client-side/server-side scripting, network security configuration, and e-commerce development.
Business Impactβ
- Professional Presence: Establish credibility and trust
- 24/7 Availability: Customers can find you anytime
- Lead Generation: Convert visitors into customers
- Brand Building: Showcase your unique value
- Competitive Advantage: Stay ahead of competitors
- Scalability: Grow with your business
Who Needs This Service?β
Primary Candidatesβ
- β New businesses needing online presence
- β Companies with outdated websites
- β Businesses expanding services
- β Startups launching products
- β Companies rebranding
- β Businesses needing mobile-friendly sites
- β Organizations requiring custom functionality
Industry Applicationsβ
| Industry | Website Type | Key Features | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate | Business Website | About, Services, Contact | 4-6 weeks |
| E-commerce | Online Store | Products, Cart, Checkout | 8-12 weeks |
| Restaurant | Menu & Booking | Menu, Reservations, Gallery | 3-4 weeks |
| Healthcare | Clinic Website | Services, Appointments, Blog | 5-7 weeks |
| Real Estate | Property Listings | Listings, Search, Inquiries | 6-8 weeks |
| Education | School/Course Site | Courses, Enrollment, Resources | 6-10 weeks |
Client Requirements Checklistβ
Essential Informationβ
Business Informationβ
- Company name and logo
- Brand guidelines (colors, fonts, style)
- Business description and USPs
- Target audience demographics
- Competitor websites (3-5 examples)
- Website goals and objectives
- Preferred domain name
- Existing domain/hosting (if any)
Content Requirementsβ
- Website structure/sitemap
- Page content (text for all pages)
- Images and graphics
- Videos (if applicable)
- Product/service descriptions
- Team bios and photos
- Testimonials and reviews
- Contact information
- Social media links
Technical Requirementsβ
- Hosting preferences
- Domain registration details
- Email hosting requirements
- SSL certificate needs
- Third-party integrations
- Analytics requirements
- SEO requirements
- Performance expectations
Functionality Requirementsβ
- Contact forms
- Newsletter signup
- Blog/news section
- Search functionality
- Multi-language support
- User accounts/login
- Payment gateway (if e-commerce)
- Booking/appointment system
- Live chat integration
- Social media integration
Nice to Haveβ
- Existing website analytics
- Brand assets library
- Content management preferences
- Accessibility requirements
- GDPR/privacy compliance needs
- Marketing automation integration
- CRM integration
Budget & Timelineβ
- Total project budget
- Payment schedule preferences
- Desired launch date
- Content delivery timeline
- Approval process and stakeholders
- Post-launch support needs
Proposal Creation Guideβ
Proposal Structureβ
1. Executive Summaryβ
- Client's current situation
- Website opportunity
- Proposed solution overview
- Expected outcomes
- Investment required
2. Current State Analysis (if redesign)β
- Current website audit
- Performance issues
- Design problems
- Technical limitations
- SEO issues
- User experience problems
3. Proposed Solutionβ
Website Type:
- Corporate website
- E-commerce store
- Portfolio site
- Blog/content site
- Landing page
- Web application
Technology Stack:
- Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React/Vue (if needed)
- Backend: PHP, Node.js, Python (if needed)
- CMS: WordPress, Custom CMS, Headless CMS
- Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB (if needed)
- Hosting: Shared, VPS, Cloud (AWS, Google Cloud)
Key Features:
- Responsive design (mobile, tablet, desktop)
- Fast loading speed (<3 seconds)
- SEO-friendly structure
- Security (SSL, firewall, backups)
- Content management system
- Contact forms and integrations
- Analytics integration
- Social media integration
4. Scope of Workβ
Phase 1: Planning & Design (Week 1-2)
- Discovery meeting
- Competitor analysis
- Sitemap creation
- Wireframes
- Design mockups (2-3 concepts)
- Client review and revisions
- Final design approval
Phase 2: Development (Week 3-6)
- Frontend development
- Backend development (if needed)
- CMS integration
- Content upload
- Functionality implementation
- Third-party integrations
- Internal testing
Phase 3: Testing & Launch (Week 7-8)
- Cross-browser testing
- Mobile responsiveness testing
- Performance optimization
- SEO optimization
- Client review and feedback
- Revisions
- Final approval
- Domain and hosting setup
- Website launch
- Post-launch monitoring
Phase 4: Training & Handover (Week 8)
- CMS training
- Documentation delivery
- Support period begins
Pricing Guidelinesβ
Package Tiersβ
Basic Website Package
- Price: βΉ25,000 - βΉ50,000
- Ideal for: Small businesses, startups
- Pages: 5-7 pages
- Includes:
- Responsive design
- Basic SEO setup
- Contact form
- Social media integration
- 1 month support
- CMS (WordPress)
- SSL certificate
- Basic hosting (1 year)
Standard Website Package
- Price: βΉ60,000 - βΉ1,20,000
- Ideal for: Growing businesses
- Pages: 10-15 pages
- Includes:
- Custom responsive design
- Advanced SEO optimization
- Contact forms + newsletter
- Blog section
- Google Analytics integration
- Social media integration
- 3 months support
- Premium CMS
- SSL certificate
- Premium hosting (1 year)
- Email accounts (5)
Professional Website Package
- Price: βΉ1,50,000 - βΉ3,00,000
- Ideal for: Established businesses
- Pages: 20-30 pages
- Includes:
- Premium custom design
- Comprehensive SEO
- Advanced functionality
- Blog + resources section
- Member area/login
- Advanced analytics
- CRM integration
- Marketing automation
- 6 months support
- Custom CMS
- Premium hosting (1 year)
- Email accounts (unlimited)
- Performance optimization
Enterprise Website Package
- Price: βΉ3,50,000 - βΉ10,00,000+
- Ideal for: Large enterprises
- Pages: 50+ pages
- Includes:
- Fully custom solution
- Enterprise-level SEO
- Complex functionality
- Multi-language support
- Advanced integrations
- Custom web application features
- Dedicated project manager
- 12 months support
- Enterprise hosting
- Security hardening
- Performance optimization
- Scalability planning
Additional Services (Add-ons)β
- E-commerce Functionality: +βΉ50,000 - βΉ2,00,000
- Booking/Appointment System: +βΉ30,000 - βΉ80,000
- Multi-language: +βΉ20,000 per language
- Custom Integrations: βΉ15,000 - βΉ1,00,000 each
- Mobile App (companion): +βΉ1,50,000 - βΉ5,00,000
- Advanced Analytics Dashboard: +βΉ40,000 - βΉ1,20,000
- Content Writing: βΉ500 - βΉ2,000 per page
- Professional Photography: βΉ10,000 - βΉ50,000
- Video Production: βΉ25,000 - βΉ2,00,000
Pricing Factorsβ
- Complexity: More features = higher cost
- Custom Design: Unique designs cost more
- Integrations: Each integration adds cost
- Content: Content creation increases price
- Timeline: Rush projects cost 20-30% more
- Maintenance: Ongoing support packages available
Timeline Estimationβ
| Project Type | Timeline | Phases |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Website | 4-6 weeks | Design (2w) + Dev (2w) + Launch (1w) |
| Standard Website | 6-8 weeks | Design (2w) + Dev (4w) + Launch (2w) |
| Professional Website | 8-12 weeks | Design (3w) + Dev (6w) + Launch (3w) |
| Enterprise Website | 12-20 weeks | Design (4w) + Dev (10w) + Launch (6w) |
| E-commerce Store | 10-16 weeks | Design (3w) + Dev (8w) + Launch (5w) |
Timelines depend on client's content delivery, feedback speed, and approval process. Delays in client responses will extend the timeline.
Deliverables Listβ
Design Phase:
- Sitemap document
- Wireframes (all pages)
- Design mockups (2-3 concepts)
- Style guide
- Revised designs (based on feedback)
Development Phase:
- Fully functional website
- Responsive design (all devices)
- CMS integration
- All requested features
- Testing reports
Launch Phase:
- Live website
- SSL certificate installed
- Analytics setup
- SEO basics implemented
- Backup system configured
Post-Launch:
- CMS training documentation
- Video tutorials
- Admin credentials
- Source code (if requested)
- Support documentation
Terms & Conditionsβ
-
Payment Terms:
- 40% advance
- 30% after design approval
- 30% before launch
-
Revisions:
- Design: 2 rounds included
- Development: Minor changes included
- Major changes: Additional cost
-
Content Delivery:
- Client provides all content
- Content delays extend timeline
- Content writing available (additional cost)
-
Hosting & Domain:
- Client owns domain
- Hosting included for 1 year
- Renewal client's responsibility
-
Support Period:
- Bug fixes (as per package)
- Minor updates included
- Major changes: Additional cost
-
Ownership:
- Client owns website
- Source code ownership (as agreed)
- Third-party licenses separate
Execution Processβ
Phase 1: Planning & Discovery (Week 1)β
Step 1: Discovery Meetingβ
Meeting Agenda:
-
Business Understanding
- Company background
- Products/services
- Target audience
- Business goals
- Unique value proposition
-
Website Goals
- Primary objectives
- Success metrics
- Key features needed
- User journeys
- Conversion goals
-
Design Preferences
- Liked websites (examples)
- Disliked websites (what to avoid)
- Color preferences
- Style preferences (modern, classic, minimal, etc.)
- Competitor analysis
-
Technical Requirements
- Hosting preferences
- Domain status
- Integrations needed
- Performance requirements
- Security requirements
Discovery Checklist:
- Business goals documented
- Target audience defined
- Competitor websites analyzed
- Feature list created
- Design preferences noted
- Technical requirements listed
- Timeline agreed
- Budget confirmed
Step 2: Competitor Analysisβ
Analyze 3-5 Competitor Websites:
Design Analysis:
- Layout and structure
- Color schemes
- Typography
- Visual elements
- User experience
- Mobile responsiveness
Content Analysis:
- Messaging and tone
- Content structure
- Call-to-actions
- Value propositions
- Content depth
Technical Analysis:
- Page speed
- SEO implementation
- Technologies used
- Features and functionality
- Security measures
Opportunities:
- What competitors do well
- What competitors miss
- How to differentiate
- Unique angles to pursue
Step 3: Sitemap Creationβ
Website Structure:
Homepage
βββ About Us
β βββ Our Story
β βββ Team
β βββ Careers
βββ Services
β βββ Service 1
β βββ Service 2
β βββ Service 3
βββ Portfolio/Work
β βββ Case Studies
βββ Blog
β βββ Blog Posts
βββ Contact
βββ Privacy Policy / Terms
Sitemap Best Practices:
- Logical hierarchy (max 3 levels deep)
- Clear navigation paths
- SEO-friendly structure
- User-focused organization
- Mobile-friendly navigation
Phase 2: Design (Week 2-3)β
Step 1: Wireframingβ
Create Wireframes for:
- Homepage
- Key landing pages
- Service/product pages
- Contact page
- Blog (if applicable)
Wireframe Tools:
- Figma
- Adobe XD
- Sketch
- Balsamiq
- Whimsical
Wireframe Elements:
- Header/navigation
- Hero section
- Content sections
- Sidebar (if applicable)
- Footer
- Call-to-action placements
- Form placements
Step 2: Design Mockupsβ
Create 2-3 Design Concepts:
Homepage Design:
- Header with logo and navigation
- Hero section with headline and CTA
- Key features/services section
- About section
- Testimonials/social proof
- Call-to-action section
- Footer with links and contact
Design Elements:
- Color palette (primary, secondary, accent)
- Typography (headings, body, special)
- Button styles
- Form styles
- Image treatments
- Icon style
- Spacing and layout grid
Responsive Design:
- Desktop (1920px, 1440px, 1024px)
- Tablet (768px)
- Mobile (375px, 320px)
Step 3: Client Review & Revisionsβ
Present Designs:
- Show all concepts
- Explain design decisions
- Highlight key features
- Demonstrate responsiveness
- Get feedback
Revision Process:
- Round 1: Major changes
- Round 2: Minor refinements
- Final approval
Phase 3: Development (Week 4-7)β
Step 1: Development Setupβ
Environment Setup:
# Local development environment
- Install local server (XAMPP, MAMP, Local by Flywheel)
- Set up version control (Git)
- Create development database
- Configure development domain
Technology Stack Setup:
# For WordPress:
- Install WordPress
- Install theme framework
- Install required plugins
- Configure settings
# For Custom Development:
- Set up build tools (Webpack, Gulp)
- Install dependencies
- Configure environment variables
- Set up database
Step 2: Frontend Developmentβ
HTML Structure:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Page Title | Company Name</title>
<meta name="description" content="Page description">
<!-- CSS -->
<!-- Favicon -->
</head>
<body>
<header></header>
<main></main>
<footer></footer>
<!-- JavaScript -->
</body>
</html>
CSS Development:
- Reset/normalize CSS
- Typography styles
- Color variables
- Layout grid
- Component styles
- Responsive breakpoints
- Animations and transitions
- Print styles
JavaScript Development:
- Navigation functionality
- Form validation
- Interactive elements
- Animations
- Third-party integrations
- Analytics tracking
- Performance optimization
Step 3: Backend Development (if needed)β
Database Design:
-- Example: Contact form submissions
CREATE TABLE contact_submissions (
id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
name VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
email VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
message TEXT NOT NULL,
created_at TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP
);
Backend Features:
- Contact form processing
- Newsletter signup
- User authentication (if needed)
- Admin panel
- API endpoints (if needed)
- Email notifications
- File uploads
- Database queries
Step 4: CMS Integrationβ
WordPress Setup:
// Custom theme development
- Create theme files
- Register menus
- Register widget areas
- Create custom post types
- Create custom fields
- Implement page templates
CMS Features:
- Page management
- Blog management
- Media library
- User management
- Plugin integration
- Theme customization
- Backup system
Step 5: Content Uploadβ
Content Migration:
- Homepage content
- About page content
- Service pages content
- Blog posts (if applicable)
- Images and media
- Team bios
- Testimonials
- Contact information
Content Optimization:
- SEO-friendly URLs
- Meta titles and descriptions
- Header tags (H1, H2, H3)
- Image alt tags
- Internal linking
- Keyword optimization
Phase 4: Testing & Quality Assurance (Week 8)β
Step 1: Functional Testingβ
Test All Features:
- Navigation (all links work)
- Contact forms (submissions work)
- Search functionality
- User registration/login
- Payment processing (if e-commerce)
- File downloads
- Video/audio players
- Interactive elements
- Third-party integrations
Form Testing:
- Required field validation
- Email format validation
- Phone number validation
- Error messages display
- Success messages display
- Email notifications sent
- Data saved correctly
Step 2: Cross-Browser Testingβ
Test on Browsers:
- Chrome (latest)
- Firefox (latest)
- Safari (latest)
- Edge (latest)
- Mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Chrome Mobile)
Check for:
- Layout consistency
- Font rendering
- Image display
- JavaScript functionality
- CSS animations
- Form submissions
Step 3: Responsive Testingβ
Test on Devices:
- Desktop (1920px, 1440px, 1024px)
- Laptop (1366px, 1280px)
- Tablet (768px, 1024px landscape)
- Mobile (375px, 414px, 360px)
- Small mobile (320px)
Responsive Checklist:
- Layout adapts properly
- Images scale correctly
- Text is readable
- Buttons are tappable
- Navigation works on mobile
- Forms are usable
- No horizontal scrolling
Step 4: Performance Testingβ
Page Speed Test:
# Tools:
- Google PageSpeed Insights
- GTmetrix
- Pingdom
- WebPageTest
Performance Targets:
- Page load time: <3 seconds
- First Contentful Paint: <1.8s
- Time to Interactive: <3.8s
- Total page size: <3MB
- Number of requests: <50
- Google PageSpeed score: >90
Optimization:
- Image compression
- CSS minification
- JavaScript minification
- Browser caching
- GZIP compression
- CDN setup (if needed)
- Lazy loading images
- Remove unused code
Step 5: SEO Testingβ
SEO Checklist:
- Meta titles (all pages)
- Meta descriptions (all pages)
- H1 tags (one per page)
- Header hierarchy (H1-H6)
- Image alt tags
- XML sitemap
- Robots.txt
- Canonical URLs
- Schema markup
- Open Graph tags
- Twitter Card tags
- SSL certificate
- Mobile-friendly
- Page speed optimized
SEO Tools:
# Test with:
- Google Search Console
- Screaming Frog
- Ahrefs Site Audit
- SEMrush Site Audit
Step 6: Security Testingβ
Security Checklist:
- SSL certificate installed
- HTTPS redirect configured
- Strong passwords enforced
- SQL injection prevention
- XSS protection
- CSRF protection
- File upload restrictions
- Regular backups configured
- Security headers configured
- Firewall configured
Security Tools:
# Scan with:
- Sucuri SiteCheck
- Qualys SSL Labs
- Security Headers
- OWASP ZAP
Step 7: Accessibility Testingβ
Accessibility Checklist:
- Keyboard navigation works
- Screen reader compatible
- Sufficient color contrast
- Alt text on images
- Form labels present
- ARIA labels where needed
- Skip navigation link
- Focus indicators visible
Accessibility Tools:
# Test with:
- WAVE
- aXe DevTools
- Lighthouse Accessibility
- Screen readers (NVDA, JAWS)
Phase 5: Launch (Week 8-9)β
Step 1: Pre-Launch Checklistβ
Final Review:
- All content proofread
- All images optimized
- All links tested
- All forms tested
- Analytics installed
- SEO configured
- Security configured
- Backups configured
- Client approval received
Domain & Hosting:
- Domain registered/transferred
- DNS configured
- Hosting account set up
- Email accounts created
- SSL certificate installed
- Redirects configured (if redesign)
Step 2: Launch Processβ
Launch Steps:
- Backup Current Site (if redesign)
- Upload Files to Production
- Configure Database
- Update Configuration
- Test on Production
- Update DNS (if needed)
- Monitor for Issues
Post-Launch Monitoring:
- Check all pages load
- Test all forms
- Verify analytics tracking
- Check mobile version
- Monitor server performance
- Check for errors (404s, etc.)
Step 3: Client Trainingβ
Training Topics:
- CMS login and dashboard
- Creating/editing pages
- Adding blog posts
- Managing media library
- Updating menus
- Managing users
- Viewing analytics
- Basic troubleshooting
Training Deliverables:
- Video tutorials
- Written documentation
- Quick reference guide
- FAQ document
- Support contact information
Phase 6: Post-Launch Supportβ
Support Period:
- Week 1-2: Daily monitoring
- Week 3-4: Every other day check
- Month 2-3: Weekly check (as per package)
Support Includes:
- Bug fixes
- Minor content updates
- Performance monitoring
- Security monitoring
- Backup verification
- Analytics review
- SEO monitoring
Deliverablesβ
Design Deliverablesβ
- Sitemap document (PDF)
- Wireframes (all pages)
- Design mockups (approved concept)
- Style guide (colors, fonts, components)
- Responsive design mockups
Development Deliverablesβ
- Fully functional website
- Responsive design (all devices)
- CMS integration
- All requested features
- Source code (if requested)
Documentation Deliverablesβ
- CMS user manual
- Video tutorials
- Admin credentials
- Technical documentation
- Maintenance guide
Post-Launch Deliverablesβ
- Analytics reports (monthly)
- Performance reports
- Security scan reports
- Backup confirmations
- Support tickets log
Quality Standardsβ
Design Standardsβ
- Visual Consistency: 100% brand adherence
- Responsive Design: Works on all devices
- Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
- User Experience: Intuitive navigation
Performance Standardsβ
- Page Load Time: <3 seconds
- Google PageSpeed: >90 score
- Uptime: 99.9%
- Mobile Performance: >85 score
Code Standardsβ
- Valid HTML: W3C compliant
- Clean CSS: Organized and commented
- JavaScript: Error-free, optimized
- Security: Best practices followed
SEO Standardsβ
- Meta Tags: All pages optimized
- Mobile-Friendly: Google test passed
- Page Speed: Optimized
- Schema Markup: Implemented
Common Issues & Solutionsβ
Issue 1: Slow Page Load Timesβ
Solutions:
- Optimize images (compress, WebP format)
- Minify CSS and JavaScript
- Enable browser caching
- Use CDN
- Optimize database queries
- Remove unused plugins/code
Issue 2: Mobile Display Issuesβ
Solutions:
- Use responsive breakpoints
- Test on real devices
- Fix viewport meta tag
- Adjust font sizes
- Fix touch target sizes
- Remove horizontal scroll
Issue 3: Form Submissions Not Workingβ
Solutions:
- Check form action URL
- Verify server-side processing
- Test email configuration
- Check spam filters
- Validate form fields
- Test with different browsers
Issue 4: SEO Not Improvingβ
Solutions:
- Submit sitemap to Google
- Fix technical SEO issues
- Improve content quality
- Build quality backlinks
- Optimize page speed
- Fix mobile usability
Post-Delivery Supportβ
Included Supportβ
- Bug fixes (as per package)
- Minor content updates
- Performance monitoring
- Security monitoring
- Backup management
Maintenance Packagesβ
Basic Maintenance
- Price: βΉ5,000/month
- Monthly backups
- Security monitoring
- Uptime monitoring
- Minor updates
Standard Maintenance
- Price: βΉ10,000/month
- Weekly backups
- Security scans
- Performance optimization
- Content updates (2 hours/month)
- Plugin/theme updates
Premium Maintenance
- Price: βΉ20,000/month
- Daily backups
- 24/7 monitoring
- Priority support
- Content updates (5 hours/month)
- Monthly reports
- SEO monitoring
Upsell Opportunitiesβ
- SEO Services - βΉ15,000-βΉ50,000/month
- Content Marketing - βΉ20,000-βΉ60,000/month
- PPC Advertising - βΉ20,000-βΉ80,000/month
- Social Media Marketing - βΉ15,000-βΉ50,000/month
- E-commerce Add-on - βΉ50,000-βΉ2,00,000
- Mobile App - βΉ1,50,000-βΉ5,00,000
- Custom Features - βΉ15,000-βΉ1,00,000 each
Tools & Resourcesβ
Design Toolsβ
- Figma (Free-$12/month)
- Adobe XD (Free-$54.99/month)
- Sketch ($99/year)
Development Toolsβ
- VS Code (Free)
- Local by Flywheel (Free)
- Git/GitHub (Free-$4/month)
Testing Toolsβ
- BrowserStack ($29-$199/month)
- Google PageSpeed Insights (Free)
- GTmetrix (Free-$14.95/month)
SEO Toolsβ
- Google Search Console (Free)
- Screaming Frog (Free-$259/year)
- Ahrefs ($99-$999/month)
Last Updated: January 2026
Version: 1.0
Owner: ARUKZ DIGITAL Web Development Team
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