Website development process
From first call to launch, with no surprises
Every step, what we handle, the little we need from you, and what you get at each stage. Timelines are set in your proposal.
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01
Discovery and goals
We learn how your practice works, who you want to see more of, and what the website needs to do, so every later decision has a reason behind it.
We do
- Short kickoff call with you and your office manager
- Review of your current site, Google profile and competitors
- List of goals, like more calls for a service or fewer phone questions
You do
- Join the kickoff call
- Tell us which services and patients matter most
You get
- A written summary of goals and what success looks like
- Agreed measures, such as calls, form enquiries and appointment requests
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02
Content and sitemap planning
We plan every page before anything is designed, based on your services, providers, locations and the questions patients ask.
We do
- Draft the sitemap and page list
- Plan page content around patient questions and search terms
- Identify content we can write and details we need from you
You do
- Review and approve the sitemap
- Share provider bios, service details and any existing materials
You get
- An approved sitemap
- A content plan showing who provides what
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03
Wireframes
Wireframes are simple page sketches that show layout and order without colors or photos, so we agree on structure before design.
We do
- Wireframes for the home page and key page types
- Placement of call buttons, forms and trust signals
- Mobile layouts alongside desktop
You do
- Review the wireframes and share feedback
You get
- Approved page layouts for the main templates
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04
Visual design
We turn the wireframes into finished designs with your colors, fonts, photos and illustrations, aiming for calm, clear and trustworthy.
We do
- Design key pages for desktop and mobile
- Select or style photos and graphics
- Check color contrast and text size for readability
You do
- Share your logo and any brand guidelines
- Review and approve the designs
You get
- Approved visual designs
- A simple style guide for future pages
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05
Development
We build the website from the approved designs on a private staging site, so nothing changes on your live site until you are ready.
We do
- Build pages and templates on a staging site
- Set up an easy-to-edit content system
- Build mobile-first and keep pages light for speed
You do
- Nothing required, though you're welcome to preview progress
You get
- A private staging link to see the site taking shape
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06
Content entry and on-page SEO basics
We add the approved content and set up the basics search engines need to understand each page.
We do
- Enter page content, images and provider details
- Write page titles, descriptions and headings
- Add structured data for the practice, providers and locations
- Add image alt text and internal links
You do
- Review medical content for clinical accuracy
You get
- Fully populated pages ready for testing
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07
Integrations
We connect the website to the tools your practice uses, so enquiries go to the right place and you can see where they come from.
We do
- Connect forms to your CRM or practice inbox
- Set up analytics and call tracking with privacy reviewed
- Add online booking or appointment request tools if you use them
- Note which connections involve PHI and whether a BAA is needed
You do
- Invite us to your tools as a user or admin, never by sharing your password
- Confirm which tools are approved by your compliance team
You get
- Working forms, tracking and booking connections
- A simple list of what connects to what
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08
Quality checks
We test the site carefully before launch, on real phones and browsers, so patients don't find the problems for you.
We do
- Test on mobile, tablet and desktop across common browsers
- Check speed and fix slow pages
- Review accessibility basics like contrast, labels and keyboard use
- Check every link and submit every form
You do
- Click through the staging site and note anything that looks off
- Approve the site for launch
You get
- A tested site and a launch checklist
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09
Launch
We move the site live carefully, protect the search visibility you already have, and confirm everything works in the real world.
We do
- Update domain and DNS settings
- Set up redirects from old page addresses to new ones
- Confirm analytics, call tracking and forms work on the live site
- Submit the sitemap to Google
You do
- Give us delegated access to your domain registrar, or have your IT contact make the change with us
- Let your staff know the new site is live
You get
- Your new website, live and checked
- Domain and accounts kept in your practice's name
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10
Post-launch care
A website needs upkeep after launch. We watch for issues, keep things updated, and review how the site is performing against the measures we agreed.
We do
- Monitor uptime, security and broken links
- Apply updates and keep backups
- Make small content updates as your practice changes
- Review calls and enquiries by source with you
You do
- Tell us about new providers, services or hours
You get
- A site that stays current, secure and backed up
- Plain-English updates on how it is doing
Still have questions?
Talk it through with Manish
30 minutes on Google Meet. Bring your current website, marketing, and follow-up questions.