How We Build Your Website
Simple process. No black boxes.
We have been building websites since 2009. In that time we have learned that most projects go wrong for the same reason: the client has no idea what is happening on the developer's side, and the developer has no idea what the client actually needs. We fix that with a process that keeps you in the loop at every step — without drowning you in meetings or jargon.
The Web Guru is here to guide you through it. Think of the Guru as your technical translator: someone who turns your ideas into a working brief, keeps the project moving, and tells you the truth when something is going to take longer than expected.
Step 1 — Talk to the Web Guru
It starts with a conversation, not a quote. Tell us what you are trying to build — a new ecommerce store, a Magento 2 rebuild, a WordPress site, or something more bespoke. The Guru will ask the right questions: what problem does the site solve, who is the audience, what does success look like?
From there we help you pin down a domain, choose a hosting plan, define the site structure, and agree on a platform. You leave the first meeting with a clear sense of what we are going to build and roughly what it will cost — not a vague proposal that could mean anything.
Step 2 — The Guru Gets to Work
We build a working prototype, set up your accounts, and start on the architecture while you work on content — text, images, logos, anything that makes the site yours. We are deliberately parallel here: you are never waiting on us to start gathering material, and we are never waiting on you to start building.
We show you the proposed design for review. You approve it or push back — both are fine. We iterate until it is right. Every change is tracked, every decision is documented, and you always have a live preview to look at. No surprises on launch day.
Step 3 — Launch. Then the Guru Meditates.
We test across devices, run a performance check, and push the site live. You get a handover session and practical guides so you can manage your own content from day one — no need to call us every time you want to change a paragraph.
If you want ongoing support, we offer hosting and maintenance retainers: security patches, updates, new features, someone who actually knows your codebase. And because we build on open-source platforms, you are never locked in to us. Any developer can pick up where we leave off.
After that, the Web Guru meditates. Until the next project.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a web development project take?
A brochure or CMS website typically takes 6–10 weeks from first conversation to launch. A Magento 2 ecommerce store runs 10–20 weeks depending on catalogue size, integrations, and how quickly content is provided. We give you a fixed timeline at the start of every project — no open-ended estimates.
Do I need to provide the content, or can you write it?
You know your business better than we do, so client-provided content always produces better results. That said, we can help with copy, structure, and image sourcing if you need it — just ask at the start so we can factor it into the timeline and cost.
What platforms do you build on?
Magento 2 for ecommerce, WordPress for content-managed sites, and custom PHP for bespoke applications. We recommend the right platform for the job — not the one that's easiest for us. For co-operatives and businesses with complex ecommerce needs, Magento 2 is almost always the right call.
How much does a website cost?
A WordPress brochure site starts around £3,000–£6,000. A Magento 2 ecommerce store typically starts at £15,000–£25,000 for a standard catalogue, rising to £40,000+ for B2B portals and ERP integrations. We work on fixed-price contracts so there are no surprises.
What happens after launch?
We hand over practical guides so you can manage your own content from day one. If you want ongoing support — security patches, updates, new features, hosting — we offer monthly retainers. You are never locked in: because we build on open-source platforms, any developer can pick up where we leave off.