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. * **Domain registration** - if you don't already have a domain, we handle the registration for you * **Cloudflare setup** - we connect your domain through Cloudflare for faster content delivery, DDoS protection, and improved security from day one * **Hosting setup** - we configure your hosting environment properly for WordPress, not just a default install * **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. * **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 * **Branding application** - your colours, fonts, logo, and visual identity are applied consistently across the entire website * **Plugin setup** - only the plugins your specific website needs are installed and configured; no bloat * **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. * **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 * **Contact forms** - all required forms are created, tested, and verified to deliver correctly --- ## Launch Readiness Before we go live, everything is reviewed and hardened. * **SSL certificate** - your website runs on HTTPS with a free SSL certificate installed and configured for automatic renewal * **Security hardening** - WordPress and server-level settings are configured to reduce exposure to common vulnerabilities * **Performance optimisation** - caching, image optimisation, and core performance settings are configured so your website loads fast from launch * **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. * **Google Analytics** - installed and configured so you can track visitors, traffic sources, and user behaviour * **Google Search Console** - connected and your sitemap submitted so Google starts indexing your website correctly * **Technical SEO setup** - meta titles, descriptions, and basic on-site SEO structure configured across all pages * **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. --- ## Ready to Start? → [Start Your Project](https://ath.dev/start-your-project/)