Planning and Discovery (1-3 days)

1. Project kick-off: Initial meeting with the client to discuss project objectives, timeline, and budget.

2. Discovery session: In-depth discussion with the client to understand their business goals, target audience, and requirements.

3. Project scope definition: Define the project scope, including the number of pages, features, and functionalities.

4. Sitemap and wireframe creation: Create a sitemap and wireframes to visualize the website's structure and layout.

# Step 2: Design (3-7 days)

1. Visual design concept: Develop a visual design concept, including color schemes, typography, and imagery.

2. Design mockups: Create design mockups for key pages, such as the homepage, about page, and contact page.

3. Design revisions: Revise and refine the design based on client feedback.

4. Design finalization: Finalize the design and prepare it for development.

# Step 3: Front-end Development (7-14 days)

1. HTML/CSS development: Write clean, semantic HTML and CSS code to bring the design to life.

2. Responsive design implementation: Implement responsive design principles to ensure the website is mobile-friendly.

3. JavaScript development: Write JavaScript code to add interactivity to the website.

4. Front-end testing: Test the front-end code for bugs and cross-browser compatibility.

# Step 4: Back-end Development (7-14 days)

1. Server-side language selection: Choose a server-side language, such as PHP, Python, or Ruby.

2. Database design: Design a database to store and manage website data.

3. Back-end development: Write server-side code to create dynamic web pages.

4. API integration: Integrate third-party APIs for features like payment gateways or social media sharing.

# Step 5: Testing and Quality Assurance (3-7 days)

1. Unit testing: Test individual components of the website for bugs.

2. Integration testing: Test how different components of the website interact with each other.

3. User acceptance testing (UAT): Conduct UAT to ensure the website meets the client's requirements.

4. Cross-browser testing: Test the website on different browsers and devices.

# Step 6: Launch and Deployment (1-3 days)

1. Website deployment: Deploy the website to a production environment.

2. Domain configuration: Configure the domain and set up DNS records.

3. Content upload: Upload content, such as images, videos, and text.

4. Final testing: Conduct final testing to ensure the website is working as expected.

# Step 7: Maintenance and Updates (Ongoing)

1. Website updates: Regularly update the website with fresh content and new features.

2. Security updates: Apply security patches and updates to prevent hacking and data breaches.

3. Performance optimization: Monitor website performance and optimize it for better speed and user experience.

4. Analytics and reporting: Monitor website analytics and provide regular reporting to the client.

This detailed website development process ensures that your website is built to meet your business objectives and provide a great user experience.