Our process
How we take you from first conversation to a confident launch.
Every StudioRav project follows six stages: discover, plan, build, test, launch and improve. Each stage ends with something you can review and approve, so scope, cost and progress stay visible. Work is built on staging with version control, tested properly, released on a planned date and supported afterwards.
The six stages
How does a StudioRav project work?
The same six stages apply to every project. How much time each one takes depends on the size and complexity of the work.
1
Discover
We learn the business, the users and the technical constraints before anything is proposed.
You receive: a written summary of goals, users and constraints.
Plan
Scope, architecture and a clear roadmap, agreed before build starts.
You receive: scope, approach, estimate and timeline for sign-off.
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3
Build
Iterative development on staging with version control and regular reviews, not a big reveal at the end.
You receive: working builds to review as they take shape.
Test
Quality assurance across devices, browsers and the awkward edge cases, plus a fix list.
You receive: test results and confirmation that issues are resolved.
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Launch
A planned release with migration, redirects and monitoring handled, and a rollback ready.
You receive: a launch plan, a live site and handover documentation.
Improve
Support, optimisation and the next phase, based on how the work performs.
You receive: reporting and recommendations for what to do next.
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Project size
Does the process change for small and complex projects?
The stages stay the same. What changes is how much ceremony each one needs.
Focused scope
Smaller projects
Discovery and planning combined into one short brief
A fixed scope and estimate agreed in writing
One or two review rounds on staging
A quick, planned release
Phased delivery
Larger and more complex projects
A fuller discovery phase covering users, data and integrations
Architecture agreed before build, with a phased roadmap
Regular reviews on staging throughout the build
Staged releases, with testing and monitoring at each one
Working together
What do we need from you?
A good project is a partnership. These are the things that keep it moving.
A clear owner on your side who can make decisions
Access to your existing site, hosting, accounts or data where relevant
Content, brand assets and product information, or time to create them together
Timely feedback at each sign-off point
Already live and looking for ongoing help? See development partnerships, or browse the case studies we are preparing.
No black box
What stays visible to you
A written scope and estimate before work starts
A staging site you can review at any time
Version-controlled code and documented handover
Planned releases with a rollback ready
Related services
What can we build following this process?
WordPress Development
Custom themes, plugins and WooCommerce builds for sites that have outgrown templates.
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Shopify Development
Theme development, custom apps and store builds, from first launch to multi-market setups.
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Custom Development
Bespoke applications, portals and internal tools where off-the-shelf software does not fit.
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Development Partnerships
Senior engineering capacity for agencies and in-house teams.
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FAQs
Questions about our process
How long does a project take?
It depends on scope and complexity, so we give you a timeline in the plan stage rather than quoting a standard duration. A focused project, where discovery and planning are combined into one short brief, is quicker than a phased build with several integrations and a fuller discovery phase.
Will I see work before launch?
Yes. Everything is built on a staging site you can review at any time, with regular reviews during the build rather than a big reveal at the end. You sign off at each stage before we move on, and you receive working builds to review as they take shape.
What happens if the scope changes?
We discuss it with you straight away, explain the effect on time and cost, and agree any change in writing before doing the extra work. Because the scope and estimate are written down and signed off before the build starts, it is clear what has changed.
Do you provide support after launch?
Yes. The improve stage covers support, optimisation and the next phase, based on how the work performs, with reporting and recommendations for what to do next. We can also set up an ongoing development partnership if you want regular engineering support.
Who will I be dealing with?
You will have a named point of contact and work directly with the people doing the build. We ask for a clear owner on your side who can make decisions and give timely feedback at each sign-off. You can meet the StudioRav team here.
How do I get a price?
Send us a short brief via the quote page. We confirm the scope with you and then provide a written estimate, rather than an instant price. The scope, approach, estimate and timeline are then agreed for sign-off in the plan stage, before any build work starts.
Ready to start with a conversation?
Tell us what you need. A senior member of the team will reply with honest next steps and a clear idea of the process for your project.