Design Process

Client Meeting: Schedule a meeting to understand the client’s needs, goals, target audience, and preferences.
Questionnaire: Provide a detailed questionnaire to gather information about the client’s business, brand, and specific requirements.
Project Scope: Define the project scope, including the number of pages, features, functionalities, and any specific design elements.
Budget and Timeline: Discuss the budget and timeline to set realistic expectations.

Proposal: Prepare a detailed proposal outlining the project scope, deliverables, timeline, and cost.
Contract: Forward a contract that includes terms of service, payment schedule, intellectual property rights, and confidentiality agreements. Ensure both parties sign the contract.

Competitor Analysis: Research competitors to understand industry standards and identify opportunities for differentiation.
Target Audience: Define the target audience and create user personas to guide the design process.
Sitemap: Develop a sitemap to outline the website structure and hierarchy of pages.

Account Creation: If the client doesn’t have a Wix account, help them set one up.
Choose Plan: Select an appropriate Wix plan based on the project requirements (e.g., Wix Combo, Unlimited, eCommerce).

Template Selection: Choose a Wix template that best fits the client’s needs. Wix offers a variety of templates for different industries.
Customization: Customize the template to align with the client's brand, including:
- Colors: Match the client’s brand colors.
- Fonts: Use the client’s brand typography.
- Layout: Adjust the layout to fit the content and design requirements.

Client Review: Present the customized template to the client for feedback and approval.
Revisions: Make any necessary revisions based on client feedback.
Final Approval: Obtain final approval on the design before adding content.

Content Creation: Work with the client to gather and create content (text, images, videos) for the website.
Content Integration: Add content to the website, ensuring it aligns with the design and layout. This includes:
- Text: Add and format text content.
- Images: Upload and optimize images.
- Videos: Embed videos if necessary.
- Galleries and Slideshows: Set up image galleries or slideshows.

Apps and Plugins: Integrate Wix apps and plugins to add functionalities such as contact forms, social media feeds, chatbots, booking systems, etc.
eCommerce: If the website is an online store, set up the eCommerce features, including product listings, payment gateways, and shipping options.

SEO: Optimize the website for search engines using Wix’s built-in SEO tools. This includes:
- Meta Tags: Add meta titles and descriptions.
- Alt Text: Add alt text to images.
- URL Structure: Ensure URLs are clean and descriptive.
Performance: Optimize images and other media to improve site loading speed.

Functionality Testing: Test all features and functionalities to ensure they work as intended.
Cross-browser Testing: Check the website’s compatibility with different browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.).
Responsive Testing: Verify the website’s responsiveness on various devices (desktops, tablets, smartphones).

Client Review: Provide the client with access to the website for review and feedback.
Revisions: Make necessary revisions based on client feedback.

Domain Connection: Connect the client’s domain to the Wix website.
Final Testing: Perform a final round of testing to ensure everything is working perfectly.
Go Live: Launch the website and ensure all configurations are correctly set up.

Monitoring: Monitor the website for any issues or bugs after launch.
Training: Provide training to the client on how to manage and update their website using the Wix platform.
Maintenance: Offer ongoing maintenance services, including updates, backups, and security checks.

Documentation: Provide documentation and user manuals if necessary.
Project Closure: Ensure all final payments are made and officially close the project.