Partnering with a web design agency can transform how your organisation approaches digital projects. As a Nottingham-based creative web design studio, Studio Seventeen uses a clear seven-step process to keep every project on track, on time and on budget.
This post outlines how we work with our clients, so you know what to expect when you choose to work with a professional web design agency. Please get in touch with us if you have any questions!
1. Discovery & Kick-Off
Every website starts with understanding. We begin with a relaxed, collaborative consulting session to explore your goals, audience and brand values. You are welcome to join us in our Nottingham design studio, where you can meet Studio Seventeen and discuss it over a coffee. Or, if you prefer, we can host an online video call. This early planning creates a shared brief and defines what goals and successes will look like.
2. Planning & Structure
Next, we create a site map. This is a visual plan of pages and navigation within the website, and where they will sit within the website. It keeps the project organised and prevents scope creep by confirming exactly what will be built.
3. Design & Prototyping
Before any code, we create wireframes. Wireframes are the blueprints of the website structure: simple layouts that show where content, images and calls-to-action will sit. These help us refine structure and user flow without distraction.
4. Content Strategy & Copy
Compelling, well-structured content is essential. We help gather and shape words, images and video, and can provide SEO-friendly copywriting if needed, making sure everything supports accessibility and clarity. We may have a consultation on branding as well to ensure you are getting the best possible outcome for your project.
5. Website Development
With design approved, we build using modern, responsive code in WordPress’s content management system (CMS). We specialise in WordPress website design, which means we can create a fully bespoke website tailored to your needs, whilst allowing you to manage the content easily.
Accessibility and performance are considered from the beginning of the project, covering heading structures, colour contrast and mobile optimisation.
6. Quality Assurance & Testing
Before launch, we test across devices and browsers, checking speed, functionality and compliance with accessibility standards. We’ll take a look at what devices the current audience dominates using analytics (if applicable). You’ll preview the site on a staging link and share any final feedback.
7. Launch & Ongoing Care
When everything is ready, we connect your domain, enable SSL security and submit the site to search engines. We also offer flexible support packages for hosting, updates and analytics so your website stays secure and up to date.
Why Work with a Web Design Agency?
A structured agency process means:
- Clarity: fixed scope, timeline and budget from the start.
- Quality: design and code created by specialists.
- Scalability: a site that can grow with your business.
- Compliance: built-in accessibility and SEO best practice.
When we work with new clients, we love getting to know their businesses, goals and stories. Find out more about us and our values. We genuinely want them to succeed by delivering the best possible outcome and real value for money. Studio Seventeen works with organisations of all sizes and across many industries, offering creative web design and development that fits a wide range of budgets.
If you’re considering elevating your online presence with a professional, well-designed, and carefully developed website, we’d love to hear from you. Clients who partner with us receive our full Studio Seventeen Website Process guide, which we have refined over many years of working with a wide range of clients. This detailed document includes clear timelines, content checklists, and practical advice to make each stage of the project as transparent and collaborative as possible.
