How we work
Custom projects go wrong when nobody knows how to start, or when misunderstandings surface halfway. Here is what each step involves, what we need from you and how long it takes.
01Discovery1–2 conversations
Understand the problem first.
We learn about your business, users, existing systems and material, and agree what the project must achieve and what can wait. The first conversation is free.
What we need from youBusiness overview, reference sites, current systems, target launch date.
02Proposal & quoteAbout 1 week
Scope, deliverables and timeline in writing.
A feature list, structure, stack, deliverables, milestones and responsibilities. Pricing follows the scope and is discussed directly.
What we need from youConfirm scope and priorities; name one point of contact.
03Design & build3–16 weeks by scope
Milestones you can see.
Architecture and prototypes first, then visual design, then development on a staging environment with weekly updates. Changes are confirmed in writing.
What we need from youContent and approvals on schedule; about 1–2 hours a week.
04Testing & launch1–2 weeks
Checked against the deliverables list.
Functionality, compatibility, performance, security and SEO basics; help with domain, ICP filing, hosting, certificates and payments; handover with admin, docs and training.
What we need from youSign-off; filing documents and accounts in your company’s name.
05Operations & iterationAs needed
Optional, never forced.
Choose ongoing operations (monitoring, backups, updates) or scope new work as needed. DaleGEO can monitor your AI search visibility after launch.
What we need from youYour choice.
What drives the quote
Every scope differs; we quote once we understand the requirements.
Features and pages
The number and complexity of pages and modules.
Design
Existing brand guidelines, or custom illustration, motion and photography.
Integrations
ERP, CRM, payments, logistics, device platforms or third-party APIs.
Content & languages
Who writes the content, and which languages are needed.
Number of clients
Website, mini-program, H5, app and admin — how many are needed.
Hosting & operations
Your servers or ours, availability requirements and ongoing support.
FAQ
How long does a project take?
A corporate site usually takes 4–8 weeks; commerce, community and platform projects range from 8 weeks to several months depending on modules.
Can we edit the content ourselves?
Yes. Every site ships with a content admin, documentation and a training session.
Can we start small and add later?
Yes, and we usually recommend it. The architecture leaves room to grow.
Do we have to use DaleGEO?
No. It is an optional monitoring service from DaleGEO.
Tell us about your project
Leave your details and we’ll reply within one business day. We start with your needs, then a proposal; pricing is discussed directly.
- Reply within one business day
- Free initial conversation, no hard sell
- Handover with admin and docs