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Website Development Checklist

Creating or updating a website for your business or organization can be a daunting task. This website development checklist outlines essential steps to ensure a process. From defining your goals and audience to choosing the right platform and design, each step is crucial for your success. Stay organized and focused to create an effective online presence that resonates with visitors.

Website Development Checklist 

1. Planning & Preparation

  • ☐ Define your business goals for the website (e.g., branding, lead generation, e-commerce).

  • ☐ Identify your target audience.

  • ☐ Research competitor websites for inspiration.

  • ☐ List essential pages (e.g., Home, About, Services, Contact).

  • ☐ Prepare rough content: company info, photos, logos, text for services.

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2. Choosing a Developer

  • ☐ Work with a small, experienced Wix design company like StarrWebsites.com to ensure personalized service, design continuity, and expert platform knowledge.

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3. Initial Strategy & Design Discussion

  • ☐ Meet (via phone, video, or email) to explain your business and vision.

  • ☐ Share any branding assets: logos, color schemes, fonts.

  • ☐ Discuss preferred style or tone (modern, professional, fun, etc.).

  • ☐ Provide examples of websites you like.

  • ☐ Developer drafts a sitemap and wireframe (basic layout).

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4. Design & Content Development

  • ☐ Developer sets up your Wix account or accesses yours.

  • ☐ Designer begins building the visual layout using Wix Editor or Wix Studio.

  • ☐ Provide finalized text and high-quality images.

  • ☐ Approve design mockups or live preview links.

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5. Functional Integration

  • ☐ Add basic functionality: contact form, social links, Google Maps.

  • ☐ Optional: booking system, blog, online store, or event calendar.

  • ☐ Ensure mobile optimization is part of the setup.

  • ☐ Connect your domain name (buy one if you don’t already have it).

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6. Review & Revisions

  • ☐ Review full website with developer.

  • ☐ Request changes to layout, colors, content, or features.

  • ☐ Developer applies revisions and tests functionality (buttons, forms, responsiveness).

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7. Launch

  • ☐ Final approval given.

  • ☐ Connect domain and publish site.

  • ☐ Test on desktop and mobile devices.

  • ☐ Developer may help submit the site to Google (basic SEO setup).

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8. Post-Launch Support

  • ☐ Ask for a short walkthrough of how to update content.

  • ☐ Ensure the developer provides login info and site ownership access.

  • ☐ Discuss optional ongoing support or monthly maintenance.

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