Starter projects
1–5 pages
2–4 weeks typical
How we deliver — every project, same discipline.
We call it the Project Factory: a repeatable framework that turns creative work into reliable outcomes. You always know where we are, what's next, and what we need from you.
Custom projects don't have to feel custom-chaotic. Whether we're building a five-page business site or a full e-commerce platform, we follow the same eight phases — scaled to your scope, never skipped when they matter.
This is the public view of how Majestad Digital Works® operates. It's the same process our team runs internally, powered by Majestad OS™ — our operating system for client work, assets, and delivery.
The eight phases
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Intake
We review your inquiry, confirm fit, finalize scope, and open your project officially. Your client folder is created, your proposal is locked, and your deposit clears the path to production.
MDW delivers
Project brief · Timeline confirmation · Folder scaffold · CRM and project record
You deliver
Signed proposal · Deposit payment · Access to existing assets and accounts
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Discovery
We dig into requirements, audit your current site (if applicable), review competitors, and map the sitemap and content plan. This phase prevents expensive surprises later.
MDW delivers
Discovery summary · Sitemap · Asset checklist · Technical notes
You deliver
Content inputs · Brand assets · Login access · Answers to clarification questions
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Design
Mockups bring the experience to life — homepage, key templates, mobile views, and brand application. You review, we refine, and we document approval before a single line of production code is treated as final.
Quality gate: Client sign-off required before Build phaseMDW delivers
Design mockups · Style direction · Revision rounds (per SOW)
You deliver
Timely feedback · Content drafts where needed · Sign-off to proceed to build
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Build
Development, CMS or store integration, content population, and staging deployment. You review the working site in a safe environment — not on live traffic.
MDW delivers
Staging site · Integrated features · Content structure · Progress updates
You deliver
Final copy and media · Product data (if e-commerce) · Staging feedback
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Quality Assurance
Cross-browser and mobile testing, checkout and form validation, performance checks, and accessibility review. We fix issues before launch — not after your customers find them.
MDW delivers
QA checklist · Bug fixes · Staging approval request
You deliver
Final content proof · UAT feedback · Approval to schedule launch
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Launch
DNS, SSL, deployment, smoke testing, and backup snapshot. Your site goes live — deliberately, not accidentally.
Quality gate: Final payment cleared before launch (default policy) Quality gate: Backup snapshot taken before go-liveMDW delivers
Live deployment · Post-launch verification · Backup to secure archive
You deliver
DNS access (or delegate) · Final payment per agreement · Launch approval
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Handoff
You receive admin documentation, training (as scoped), credential transfer, and a clear record of what was built. You own your site — we make sure you know how to run it.
Quality gate: Admin documentation delivered before project closeMDW delivers
Admin guide · Training session (if scoped) · Credential documentation · Final invoice
You deliver
Confirmation of receipt · Portal access setup (if applicable)
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Retain & Support
Launch is the beginning of the relationship, not the end. We offer maintenance retainers, hosting management, content support, and priority response — so your site stays secure, current, and aligned with your business.
MDW delivers
Monthly updates · Monitoring · Support channel · Optional content changes
You deliver
Change requests · Renewals · Feedback
Client vs. MDW responsibilities
| Phase | Majestad Digital Works® | You |
|---|---|---|
| Intake | Scope, proposal, project setup | Approve, deposit, provide access |
| Discovery | Research, sitemap, plan | Content, assets, decisions |
| Design | Mockups, brand application | Feedback, approval |
| Build | Development, staging | Copy, media, reviews |
| QA | Testing, fixes | UAT, sign-off |
| Launch | Deploy, verify, backup | DNS, final payment |
| Handoff | Docs, training, transfer | Confirm, maintain access |
| Retain | Updates, support | Requests, renewal |
Timeline expectations
Professional projects
Full site or small store
4–8 weeks typical
Enterprise projects
Large store or web app
8–16+ weeks typical
Timelines depend on scope, content readiness, and feedback turnaround. Rush delivery available — see pricing.
Payment alignment
50% deposit before Build · 25% at design approval (optional on smaller scopes) · 25% before Launch
50%
Deposit
Before Build
25%
Midpoint
At design approval
25%
Final
Before Launch
Monthly
Retainer
Ongoing support
We don't start production without an approved proposal and cleared deposit. That protects your timeline and our ability to commit resources exclusively to your project.
Frequently asked questions
Revision rounds are defined in your proposal — typically two design rounds and reasonable build-phase adjustments within scope. Scope changes require a change order.
We can launch with core pages and expand — but delays in content push timelines. We'll flag this during Discovery so you can plan accordingly.
Yes. You own your site, content, and domain. We retain rights to our methodology and reusable components as defined in your agreement.
Often yes. We review your setup during Discovery and recommend what's best for performance and security — sometimes that's your current host, sometimes a managed deployment.
We offer retainers for ongoing support. Without a retainer, ad-hoc support is available at our standard hourly rate.
Ready to start with a process you can trust?
Tell us about your project — or book a call and we'll walk you through exactly how we'd approach it.