How a Code Pro Site Project Actually Works — From Brief to Launch

The most common hesitation before hiring for a website isn't price — it's uncertainty about the process. How long it takes, what happens after signing, whether you'll end up with something you can't change yourself. Here's exactly what happens at each stage.

1. Intro call (15 minutes)

Before any quote exists, there's a short call: what your business does, what the site needs to achieve (more inquiries, sales, brand presence), what you have today (nothing, an old site, a CMS that doesn't work well). This isn't a sales pitch — it's gathering the real scope so the quote isn't a guess.

2. Brief and quote (24-48h)

The call turns into a concrete scope: number of pages and layouts, integrations, whether a CMS is needed, a realistic timeline. The quote comes back in 24-48 hours, with a clear split between what's in the base (Core Web Vitals, technical SEO, security hardening) and what's an optional add-on.

3. Build

A brochure site typically takes 1-2 weeks, a CMS site 2-3 weeks, stores and web apps depend on scope — with checkpoints along the way, not just a final reveal. You see progress, not a black box until launch day.

4. Launch and handover

After launch, the code and repository become yours — they don't stay locked with the studio. That's deliberate: if you ever want to switch providers or bring development in-house, there's no blocking point.

5. Care (optional)

After launch you can walk away with just the code, or take an optional care plan — security, monitoring, continued SEO growth. It's not required to use the site; it's for businesses that would rather not monitor it themselves.

How long it takes from first contact

Realistically: a call this week or next, a quote in 1-2 days, the build starts on acceptance. The longest part usually isn't the build itself — it's the time it takes to receive content and materials from the client, the one part of the process the studio doesn't control.