Web Development Services We Offer In Michigan
Perfect Afternoon offers comprehensive Web Development and UX services, focusing on creating custom websites that seamlessly blend form and function. PA emphasizes a full-cycle development process, including WordPress websites and software, eCommerce platforms, and extensive UX & UI research.
The agency prides itself on crafting user experiences that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, aiming to create websites that stand out and effectively represent brands. Additionally, Perfect Afternoon provides consulting and training, ensuring clients are equipped to manage and expand their digital presence effectively. They are committed to using best practices and cutting-edge design and cater to various industries.
Web agency services with Perfect Afternoon
A website is essential for any business, serving as its online storefront, but how long does it take to design a functional and visually appealing website?
We’ll explore the website creation process, from the initial design to post-launch upkeep, highlighting critical steps for enduring success. Additionally, we’ll show what it takes to transform an idea into a fully functional website by breaking down the time needed for each phase – design, development, pre-launch, and post-launch.
Design a website: The web development process
Developing a website involves these key steps for a successful launch:
- Strategy
- Content Creation
- Website Design
- Testing and Review
Turning an idea into a fully launched website usually takes many hours. We treat all timeframes as estimates, varying depending on the site’s complexity and unique needs. eCommerce sites require more work than static sites, as they usually require hundreds of extra pages for products and additional functionalities such as product categories and filters.
This dynamic content, such as product listings, shopping carts, user accounts, payment processing, and personalized user experiences, demands a robust backend infrastructure, secure payment gateways, and an intuitive user interface to manage the interactive elements and data transactions. In contrast, static websites display fixed content and require less development in terms of interactive features and backend systems. Let’s now explore each stage in detail.
How long does the web development process take?
In the website development journey, the duration hinges on the complexity and type of the website. For an eCommerce site, the timeline spans over 50 hours, with coding requiring over 30 hours, content integration and configuration requiring more than 10 hours, and an additional 10 hours dedicated to polishing and testing. Static websites, known for their simplicity, typically see the development process completed after 20 hours. Yet, the development phase can stretch past 100 hours for highly intricate websites.
How long does the web design process take?
The design process can vary depending on the site’s complex and visually engaging needs. A more standard site’s design is relatively quick to produce, while a more complex site with a lot of functionality needs further time to ensure interactions are working correctly and consider features before handing it over to the development team.
Other components can enhance the design process as well. UX Research and Testing inspects how users use the site and how to improve it. We can also explore effects and transitions between design and development. While they enhance the experience, they also take additional time.
How can a partner help with the web design process?
Start with a clear vision. Knowing precisely what the site should look like gives the designer specific directions to follow. Without this clarity, the design process often involves numerous revisions to pinpoint the desired look through trial and error. This method is both time-consuming and potentially more expensive.
Providing assets upfront is also beneficial. Supplying images, illustrations, logos, or ideally a combination of these, assess what to include in the design. These assets also introduce their constraints, guiding the design process more efficiently.
Preparing a website for launch
Before a website can grace the digital world, it must be prepared for its debut. This includes deployment on the correct server and the essential configurations for search engine visibility. Optimizing elements like ‘robots.txt’ and ‘sitemap.xml’ ensures the site is discoverable and ranks well on platforms like Google and Bing. This comprehensive review and optimization process marks the final stages before a website can go live, encapsulating the detailed journey from conception to launch.
The development timeline varies widely and is influenced by the website’s complexity and desired functionalities. The transition to going live involves a detailed review and optimization process, ensuring the site is polished, meets all objectives, and is configured for optimal search engine visibility.
Building for success
The timeline for designing and developing a website can vary widely depending on the project’s scope, the team’s capabilities, and the site’s specific goals. Each step is integral to the final product’s success from the initial design phase to development, from pre-launch testing to post-launch maintenance. Remember, a website is not just a project with a start and an end date; it’s a dynamic, evolving platform that requires ongoing attention and updates.
Contact Perfect Afternoon today to start the business project, knowing that our team will help you along each step.
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