Our Process

How Oceanura Web Design Works

At Oceanura Web Design, we understand that time is of the essence. While the typical web design process can take up to 14 weeks, we recognize that waiting for that long might feel like an eternity for our clients. Brands and entrepreneurs are eager to establish their online presence and start generating profits promptly. So, how do we strike a balance between delivering high-quality websites and keeping our clients satisfied?

Website Design Process Steps

The typical web design process takes at least 14 weeks before you can see a website tailored to your needs and goals. Although this may sound “fast” for web design companies, it can seem like “forever” for clients eager to jump into the digital bandwagon and generate profit immediately. To solve this conundrum, it’s essential to keep clients happy throughout the web design workflow.

There are numerous ways to achieve this: personalized communication, honoring each request, and providing top-notch support. But, first and foremost, we eliminate all gaps and blind spots in the website design process to avoid confusion and frustration. Educating clients about the steps to design a website is increasingly important for several reasons:

Transparent Relationships: It increases trust and credibility.
Efficiency: Helps meet each other halfway and work together efficiently.
Productivity: Enhances team productivity.
Clarity: Provides updates that make sense, bringing actual value.
Avoids Misunderstandings: Prevents costly and time-consuming changes.
Meets Expectations: Ensures the final result meets client expectations.
Deadlines: Helps hit the deadline and deliver results faster.
Reputation: Establishes us as a trustworthy and hassle-free company, enhancing our brand’s image and reputation.

Understanding the web design workflow is also beneficial for people in the tech industry:

They will understand the processes a top web design company follows to achieve the best result.
They will learn why choosing a fully-fledged web design company is crucial, despite potentially higher costs and longer timelines.
They will comprehend why the web development process takes time and why a tried-and-tested workflow is essential.
They will learn the importance of collaboration with web designers and developers.
They will understand the best times to collaborate to avoid delays and achieve the desired results.
They will know how to clearly define objectives for the vendor.
They will learn how to create a great website design plan that meets financial goals without wasting time and money.
They will establish stress-free relationships with vendors.

Educating clients about the web design process benefits both sides, ensuring a smooth collaboration and achieving high-quality results.

Phase 1

Discovery

It all starts with the first joint interview, the most crucial part of the process. During this phase, we collect all necessary information to set the project in the right direction, covering:

Company overview, including the brand story and unique selling points.
Target market overview to define the audience’s preferences.
Project goals and expectations.
Competitor analysis to gain insights.
Design and technical specifications.

Phase2

Planning

After gathering information, we plan everything from top to bottom, including:

Defining the project scope plan.
Creating a sitemap and information structure.
Developing wireframes to map out the layout and usability.
Seeking client feedback to make necessary adjustments.

Phase 3

Design

We bring wireframes to life, focusing on:

Researching for design inspiration.
Deciding on the color scheme, branding elements, typography, artworks, and visual elements.
Ensuring usability, responsiveness, mobile-friendliness, and accessibility.
Providing several design variants for client selection.

Phase 4

Development

Turning designs into a functional website, this phase includes:

Converting designs into HTML/CSS templates.
Developing CMS-based websites if required.
Adding functional units and conducting extensive testing.
Ensuring web standards, accessibility, responsiveness, site performance, security, and SEO compliance.

Phase 5

Launch

Final preparations before going live include:

Conducting final tests on functionality, performance, and security.
Transferring the website to the client’s server.
Integrating additional tools like analytics and marketing instruments.
Conducting user experience tests and providing training if necessary.

Phase 6

Maintenance

Post-launch, we offer ongoing support, including:

Troubleshooting and security tests.
Updates and new feature integrations.
Content updates and A/B testing to optimize performance.

Websites come in all shapes and sizes, but the web design process remains consistent. It includes six primary phases: brief, planning, design, development, launch, and maintenance. Each phase involves crucial steps that need to be thoroughly polished. Understanding these steps is essential for a successful collaboration, avoiding confusion, delays, unexpected costs, and disappointment. At Oceanura Web Design, we ensure a smooth process to deliver a website that meets your goals and exceeds your expectations.

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