Every website we build goes through a complete setup process - from registering your domain to making sure Google knows your site exists. Nothing is left half-done. Here's exactly what we take care of.
Foundation
Before a single page is designed, we set up the technical infrastructure your website runs on.
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Domain registration - if you don't already have a domain, we handle the registration for you
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Cloudflare setup - we connect your domain through Cloudflare for faster content delivery, DDoS protection, and improved security from day one
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Hosting setup - we configure your hosting environment properly for WordPress, not just a default install
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WordPress installation - clean, secure installation with unnecessary default content removed and core settings configured correctly from the start
Design & Development
This is where your website takes shape - visually and functionally.
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Theme setup or custom design - depending on your project, we either work with a premium theme adapted to your brand or build a fully custom design from scratch
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Branding application - your colours, fonts, logo, and visual identity are applied consistently across the entire website
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Plugin setup - only the plugins your specific website needs are installed and configured; no bloat
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Page design and publishing - all agreed pages are designed, built, and published ready for launch
Communication & Forms
Your website needs to be able to communicate reliably - with your visitors and with you.
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SMTP configuration - we connect your website to a proper mail sending service so emails from your site (contact forms, notifications, etc.) are delivered reliably and don't end up in spam
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Contact forms - all required forms are created, tested, and verified to deliver correctly
Launch Readiness
Before we go live, everything is reviewed and hardened.
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SSL certificate - your website runs on HTTPS with a free SSL certificate installed and configured for automatic renewal
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Security hardening - WordPress and server-level settings are configured to reduce exposure to common vulnerabilities
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Performance optimisation - caching, image optimisation, and core performance settings are configured so your website loads fast from launch
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Pre-launch review - we go through the entire website before it goes live to catch anything that needs attention
Visibility & Analytics
A website that can't be found or measured is a missed opportunity. We make sure yours is set up correctly from day one.
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Google Analytics - installed and configured so you can track visitors, traffic sources, and user behaviour
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Google Search Console - connected and your sitemap submitted so Google starts indexing your website correctly
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Technical SEO setup - meta titles, descriptions, and basic on-site SEO structure configured across all pages
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LLM.txt file - we create and publish an LLM.txt file so AI tools and language models can correctly understand and reference your website and business
A Note on Performance
Every website we build is fast and production-ready from day one. For high-traffic websites, WooCommerce stores, or projects with specific performance requirements, we go significantly deeper - advanced caching layers, database optimisation, server-level tuning, and more. If your project falls into this category, ask us and we'll discuss what's right for your specific needs.