process
Discovery
Discovery
In our first chat, we'll talk about your business, goals, and style, no matter how defined or open they are. We'll then create a clear plan, including a project outline, budget, and timeline, all based on our discussion. We'll adjust this plan as needed until you're happy and ready to start, ensuring we have a solid, creative direction for your project.
Strategy
Strategy
In this step, we detail the plan, collect everything we need, and schedule key milestones and meetings. We'll discuss your vision, branding, and content, create or gather necessary text, and if needed, plan for SEO.
By the end, we'll have a complete blueprint of your website's structure and all content ready for design.
Design
Design
Now we start the process of creating your wireframes. We construct each page for you to review, revise and approve.
At the end of this stage your site will be fully designed and ready for development.
Development
Development
This is when we turn designs into a working website, adding interactions and any special features you need. You'll get a private link to watch the progress.
After building, we test thoroughly to make sure your site works great on all devices. In the end, you'll have a new, fully functional, and beautifully designed website.
Launch
Launch!
Your new website is ready, congratulations!
At Lionize we are always available for any clarification, site maintenance or additional onboarding you might require for your new site.
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FAQ
new projects
Just email us to start! We'll chat to see if we're a good match for your project and to understand your needs for a tailored proposal. Feel free to ask us anything, anytime.
When you reach out, we'll tell you right away when we can start working on your site. We aim for a wait of less than two weeks, and sometimes we can even begin the same day.
Small sites can be developed in as little as a week, more complex websites are created over months. It all depends on the project.
design
Yes, we do. It's your project and vision. We're here to bring your design ideas to life, exactly how you want it. If you have design files, we'll match them perfectly.
In our Discovery phase, we'll dig deep to understand your design preferences. We research your business, check out your competitors, and consider what works in your industry. We also use mood boards to visualise the look and feel. By the strategy phase, we'll have a clear aesthetic direction, and you'll be on the same page.
Yes we do. We have a number of talented graphic designers in our talent pool, and we are happy to integrate original designs as part of our builds.
Yes we do, our animators are happy to create unique and engaging animations to enhance the user experience of your new website.
We work together every step of the way. You'll see design progress and style choices in an open workspace. If there's anything you don't like, we catch it early and make changes based on your feedback right away.
Absolutely, we provide training for all our clients. You'll have access to a series of videos and live sessions where we'll teach you how to use the website editor and designer tools effectively.
Yes we offer these as extras and one of our graphic designers would be happy to help.
development
Hosting options vary depending on your site's needs, so it's best to reach out to us for guidance. We'll recommend the right hosting solution based on your specific project. Plus, we're here to handle the setup for you, making the process hassle-free.
We provide SEO services, including strategy creation, ongoing management, and consultations. Contact us to learn more about how we can help with your SEO needs.
Our websites are secure, don't need updates, and are easy to maintain. You don't have to hire us for maintenance, but we offer plans if you prefer to delegate. Get in touch for details on maintenance options.
Absolutely, we offer membership website design services, and we're always exploring the latest solutions to provide you with the best options.
We make sure your site loads lightning-fast by optimizing images, videos, and all content while reducing file sizes. We're experts at improving site speed.
While migrating your site can have some impact on SEO, with careful planning and our assistance, the risks can be minimized, ensuring a smooth transition with minimal disruption to your search engine rankings.
We can offer advanced front-end training for teams. Talk to us for more information.
general
Our payment process is simple: we request a small kick-off fee to start, followed by 50% at the beginning of the development stage. The remaining 50% is paid in full upon completion of the website, just before ownership transfer.
Lionize provides helpful videos to guide you in managing and updating your new website. We've made it easy, and you'll find it a breeze. But if you ever have questions or need clarification, we're just a message away to assist you.
Yes, we offer a range of written content packages for blogs, as well as video, photographic and other written content.
We will deliver a fully functional site, but if something unexpected crops up we are available to help.