Powered By Belltech - Onboarding Process for New Clients
Welcome to Powered By Belltech! We are committed to delivering outstanding service and support, ensuring that your journey with us is smooth, efficient, and successful. Our onboarding process is meticulously designed to guide you through each step, setting the stage for your digital growth.
1. Initial Consultation & Requirement Gathering
Our collaboration begins with a comprehensive consultation to understand your business needs, goals, and challenges:
- Schedule an Initial Meeting: Our Sales Manager will meet with you to discuss your objectives, required services, and expectations.
- Gather Essential Information: We will collect reference websites for design inspiration, analyze competitors for keyword research, and review any targetable keywords you suggest.
- Design Elements Collection: We gather all brand-specific assets, including fonts, logos, and design elements, to ensure brand consistency.
2. Customized Proposal & Contract Agreement
Following the initial consultation, we craft a proposal tailored to your specific needs:
- Develop a Tailored Proposal: This includes the scope of work, deliverables, timelines, and costs, all customized to meet your business goals.
- Review & Finalize: We will review the proposal with you to ensure it aligns with your expectations. Once approved, we proceed to draft a contract.
- Sign the Agreement: The contract formalizes our partnership and marks the official start of our collaboration.
3. Mockup Design & Approval | Week 1
With the contract in place, we move forward with the website’s mockup design:
- Create a Visual Blueprint: We develop a detailed mockup of your website’s layout, design, and content, focusing on colors, typography, and imagery.
- Feedback & Iteration: A Figma link is provided for desktop viewing. We encourage feedback, and we refine the mockup until it closely matches the desired final layout.
- Internal Page Layouts: Typically, internal pages follow a standard layout; however, specific mockups can be created as needed.
4. Site Build & Development | Weeks 3-4
Once the mockup is approved, the development of your website begins:
- Implement Design in WordPress: We start with the homepage, building the site on a staging server.
- Desktop Testing: A URL will be shared for desktop testing, where you can request minor adjustments before we proceed with other pages.
- Content Page Creation: We build all content-based pages, ensuring consistency with the approved design.
5. Testing, Final Adjustments & Live Deployment
Before launching your website, we perform a series of tests and final adjustments:
- Mobile Responsiveness: We make sure the entire site is mobile-friendly and responsive across all devices.
- Live Deployment: Once approved, your site is moved to the live server hosted by Belltech.
- Google Analytics & SEO Setup: We set up Google Analytics (if not already provided) and install basic SEO plugins to enhance your site’s online presence.
6. Training, Ongoing Support & Continuous Improvement
Our commitment to your success doesn’t end at launch:
- Training Sessions: We provide training for managing your site and any tools we've implemented.
- Ongoing Support: Our team remains available for support, and we offer additional services such as SEO and digital marketing.
- Regular Reviews: We continuously monitor your site’s performance and suggest improvements to help your business grow.
Client Provisions & Responsibilities
To ensure a seamless process, we require the following:
- High-Resolution Logos & Images: If unavailable, we will use stock imagery.
- Business Email ID: For submission pages, with security features like SendGrid and ReCaptcha.
- Domain Access: The domain should reside in a client-owned GoDaddy account. We require delegated access for live deployment.
- SSL Certificate: Provided by Belltech, with assistance for email setup if needed.
- Provide all social media profiles and directories that are relevant. (Facebook, Instagram), X (Formally Known as Twitter), LinkedIn, YouTube, GBP (Google Business Profile), TripAdvisor, Yelp!, BBB (Better Business Bureau) HomeAdvisor, etc.
Timelines & Content Preparation
Please note that timelines may vary based on client inputs and requested changes. We recommend having all inner page content ready in advance to ensure a timely and efficient site build.
By following this streamlined onboarding process, Powered By Belltech ensures that you receive a professional and seamless website development experience. Our goal is to create a high-quality online presence that not only meets but exceeds your business expectations. Welcome aboard – we look forward to a successful partnership!