Process: From first conversation to final detail.
Every project goes through five stages: discovery, scope, build, testing and support. After each one you know what is done, what depends on you and which decision comes next. Throughout the project you deal with one person — me.
Discovery
We start with a short call or a message through the form. I need the current site address if there is one, the goal or problem, the key deadline and why it matters, the materials you have, and who makes decisions.
You do not need a finished specification. If the scope is unclear, we begin with a consultation that sorts it out.
Scope and estimate
I propose the order of work, the outcome of each stage and acceptance criteria. The estimate describes the outcome, scope, assumptions and exclusions, so important items do not come back later as extras.
Risks such as missing copy, an integration with an unfamiliar system or a data migration are discussed before the start, not halfway through.
Build and review
I write the site as a custom theme, without page builders, and share it in stages on a test version. Feedback stays tied to a specific stage before later work starts to depend on it.
Alongside that I set up content editing in the CMS, so after launch changing a sentence or a photo does not need a developer.
Testing and launch
Before launch I check forms and the checkout path, layout on phone and desktop, keyboard use, Lighthouse performance, titles, descriptions, redirects and error messages. Stores also go through my pre-launch checklist.
Release has a plan and a way back. When an existing site is replaced, I map redirects from the old addresses so traffic from Google is not lost.
Handover and support
You receive a working site, an editing guide, organised materials and a list of access details. We agree who is responsible for updates, backups and monitoring.
We can move to ongoing maintenance or handle further work as separate jobs. That is how I work with Lower Street, Brands in Audio and Burda Media Polska, among others.
Let’s discuss your project
Share the current situation, goal and key deadline. I will respond with a practical scope, order of work and the factors that shape the estimate.