How the Tako Mojo Web Development Process Flows
Follow the 80/20 rule…
Creating a website is a journey that requires careful planning and execution. Together we need to ensure each step of the project flow is clear and impactful, setting the stage for your website’s success. Roughly 80% of work will be done in planning so that the remaining 20% of development is smooth and impactful. This document outlines typical stages from an initial meeting to a grand launch, detailing what you can expect and what will be delivered.
As part of our development process, we take the time to understand if Tako Mojo’s services are the best fit for your specific goals. If we find that your needs would be better served elsewhere, we are committed to being transparent and will either recommend someone who aligns with your vision or let you know. Our priority is ensuring that you receive the support and expertise that truly benefit your project.
We are dedicated to crafting beautiful, functional websites tailored to your specific needs. While we excel at website design and can facilitate the integration of various technologies, it’s important to note that Tako Mojo, Inc. is not specialized in hosting or copywriting. We’re here to build your site and can assist in setting up functionalities like payment processors and SEO. We can help optimize client-submitted images and files if necessary, please be aware that this will incur additional costs. Our goal is to empower you with a robust website platform, while also setting clear expectations from day one on our areas of expertise to ensure your ultimate satisfaction and success.
1. Requirements Gathering
The adventure begins with understanding your vision, customers, goals and marketing mix. Tako Mojo will sit down with you to discuss your project’s objectives, target audience, desired functionalities, and overall look. We will jointly define the project scope and requirements, ensuring that we capture all your needs in a comprehensive document.
2. Design Iteration and Prototyping
Armed with your requirements, Tako Mojo will start the creative process. We’ll create mood boards, wireframes, and prototypes as needed to give you a tangible feel of what your website will look like. You’ll have the opportunity to provide feedback, and we will refine the designs until you are thrilled with the direction and the requirements are deemed feasible.
3. Content Addition
Content truly brings a website to life. During this phase, we will discuss your content and messaging strategy and sitemap structure. Tako Mojo will populate your website with compelling and optimized content, including text, images, videos, and other multimedia, according to the strategic plan we developed together.
Design Lock-In and Scope Management 🔒
To ensure the project stays on track and within budget designs are signed off before development begins and are considered final. If you as the client are providing assets (images, files, videos, text) and/or other content, it is due before and noted at signoff. Whether you as the client choose to add content or have Tako Mojo add it, this choice will be agreed to and noted before development begins. This approach prevents scope creep and moving goalposts, which can lead to project delays and increased costs. Should you require changes or additions to design and/or functionality beyond this point, Tako Mojo is more than willing to discuss and accommodate them as a separate project.
4. Development Build
Once you sign off on the designs, Tako Mojo will bring them to life. During this phase, we develop the functional (WordPress) backend and beautiful front end of your website. It is important to note that major design changes are no longer feasible as of the beginning of this stage without affecting the project’s timeline and budget.
5. Testing
Tako Mojo tests your website to ensure functionality across common devices and browsers to address bugs and usability issues and ensure your website operates smoothly and meets your expectations.
6. Staging
Before going live, we move your website to a staging environment—a replica of what the live site will be. This stage allows you to review everything in a real-world setting without public visibility. It is your chance to see your website in full action and approve the final product.
7. QA Audit
Tako Mojo conducts a thorough Quality Assurance (QA) audit to ensure the website adheres to all predefined standards and requirements. This review covers functionality, performance, and security to guarantee a great launch.
8. Final Sign-Off, Training, and Launch
Your final approval is crucial. Once you sign off, your website is ready to go live. It’s important to understand that any post-sign-off design changes are considered outside the original project scope, and will require a discussion regarding additional scope and costs.
By following this structured approach, Tako Mojo ensures a smooth and efficient process, resulting in a high-quality website that meets all your expectations. We value a clear understanding of each phase and a strong partnership with you to create something truly spectacular.