{"id":5234,"date":"2021-04-12T08:00:12","date_gmt":"2021-04-12T15:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/?p=5234"},"modified":"2025-05-01T11:06:39","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T18:06:39","slug":"planning-to-build-a-website-here-are-the-stages-you-must-undergo-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/planning-to-build-a-website-here-are-the-stages-you-must-undergo-first\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning to build a website? Here are the stages you must undergo first"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Vancouver-web-development.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Vancouver-web-development.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Vancouver-web-development.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Vancouver-web-development-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019ve decided to take the plunge by starting your own business or recently realized the need for a digital storefront amid the ongoing global pandemic, there is a lot that\u2019s involved behind the scenes before the launching of a brand-new website. Whatever your needs, the following blog submission is geared towards providing you with a foundation of knowledge that allows business owners to be an integral part of the development process rather than being left in the dark. Continue reading to learn the stages your website must undergo before your launch date.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/planning-to-build-a-website-here-are-the-stages-you-must-undergo-first\/#Step_1_Outlining_the_website\" >Step 1: Outlining the website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/planning-to-build-a-website-here-are-the-stages-you-must-undergo-first\/#Stage_2_Developing_the_sitemap\" >Stage #2: Developing the sitemap&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/planning-to-build-a-website-here-are-the-stages-you-must-undergo-first\/#Stage_3_Building_the_website\" >Stage #3: Building the website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/planning-to-build-a-website-here-are-the-stages-you-must-undergo-first\/#Stage_4_Creating_the_content\" >Stage #4: Creating the content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/planning-to-build-a-website-here-are-the-stages-you-must-undergo-first\/#Stage_5_Launching_the_website\" >Stage 5: Launching the website<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Outlining_the_website\"><\/span><b>Step 1: Outlining the website<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you will have ongoing communication with your web developer at every stage of your website\u2019s development process, the outline draft is where your programmer will need the most attention from you. As the business owner, you will be asked an assortment of detailed information about your company, including who you hope to target and the goals and aspirations you\u2019re wanting to achieve for your brand. Then, depending on your budget and business, the research phase begins. This is where your dev team will study your niche industry, including delving deep into available statistics and market research studies, to see how they will approach the layout of your new website. Another factor that will determine the layout of your site is dependent on the number of products or services your company offers. After all, you want to avoid clutter and ensure that visitors can seamlessly navigate through your site\u2019s online blueprint.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/?utm_source=Blog_April2021_BuildingAWebsite\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numinix is a Vancouver-based web development company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that has been <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/clients\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">professionally working with clients worldwide for over 15 years<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Since the amount of time and money that the first stage will take is entirely dependent on the development company you choose, consider our experience level, ample talented staff, and competitive prices when you\u2019re on the hunt for a prospective web developer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sitemap.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sitemap.jpg\" alt=\"An image of a paper with Sitemap\" class=\"wp-image-5951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sitemap.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sitemap-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sitemap-768x307.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Sitemap-624x250.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_2_Developing_the_sitemap\"><\/span><b>Stage #2: Developing the sitemap&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the research period is finished, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/development-c-397?utm_source=Blog_April2021_BuildingAWebsite\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of your sitemap can begin. At this point, a wireframe will be structured, which essentially allows the programming team to build a blueprint for your new website. The sitemap includes ciphering how users will visit the website, how they will interact with its interface, and even how they project users will navigate through pages. During this stage, your developer will share a basic site map with you so that you know what to expect with the finished product. This will be the time for you to include any feedback about the colours, typography, and content you want to be included on each page. As for the layout of such recommendations, that should be left to the professionals who have copious amounts of experience in creating digital masterpieces.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_3_Building_the_website\"><\/span><b>Stage #3: Building the website<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the planning stage has been completed, the development can begin. This is the phase where both front-end and back-end developers will work together to configure how the site will function and begin writing the code that will build the framework of your online store. While the process can be time-consuming to allow all the working parts cohesively, the result will be the first impression you give to your future visitors and returning customers. Since each page, tab, and graphic possess its own organization of code to ensure that buyers have all the options they need to perform actions, the process can take up to three months, and all you have to do is anticipate the finished product! Nevertheless, don\u2019t worry about not being as involved, you will be given ample opportunity to see the testing of the pages and review the layout to indicate any changes that you want to be made before the website goes live.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_4_Creating_the_content\"><\/span><b>Stage #4: Creating the content<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you have approved the draft design and the site is tested the developers can begin adding content to the site. While many web developers are also skilled copywriters, others will consult with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/trek.marketing\/?utm_source=Blog_April2021_BuildingAWebsite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">professional digital marketing team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure that the website\u2019s copy is articulated well for its audience and also contains the appropriate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/trek.marketing\/what-we-do\/ecommerce-search-engine-optimization-services\/?utm_source=Blog_April2021_BuildingAWebsite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEO-related terminology to draw in traffic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Keep in mind that not only do your various pages need copy but your products and services will also require a fitting description.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to take what you enjoy about other websites and share those thoughts with your Vancouver web development team. For example, many companies have a blog created that allows them to post content relevant to the emerging trends within their industry. While having a coherent blog may not prove to be a conversion driver right away, it adds a lot of value to your brand and is a great way to showcase your company as a leader in its industry.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_5_Launching_the_website\"><\/span><b>Stage 5: Launching the website<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once all of the above stages are complete, following more tests, your website will be ready to launch. This is the time to start publicizing your new website<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">send out an email, make some announcements on your social accounts, and consider drawing up a banner to be placed in the window of your brick-and-mortar store. Once the hype from the launch is complete, remember to hire an ongoing web developer to keep up with the maintenance of your new website to ensure your business\u2019s success in the years to come.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are you revamping or starting your new website from scratch? Drop a comment below to get in touch with a representative from the Numinix sales team to discuss your website goals.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019ve decided to take the plunge by starting your own business or recently realized the need for a digital storefront amid the ongoing global pandemic, there is a lot that\u2019s involved behind the scenes before the launching of a brand-new website. 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