How we work

A deliberate path from idea to launch, and beyond.

We don't hand you a template and disappear. We follow a phased process where security and accessibility are decisions made at every step — so they're impossible to retrofit out later.

01DISCOVER

Discover

We start by understanding the business, not just the brief. We map your goals, users, content, and the systems you need to connect — and define exactly what “secure” and “accessible” mean for this specific project.

  • Goals, audiences, and success metrics
  • Content and integration inventory
  • Security and compliance requirements
  • A clear, written project scope
02DESIGN

Design

Design happens on an accessible foundation from the very first wireframe. We plan structure, color contrast, and keyboard flow before visual polish — so accessibility is designed in, never bolted on.

  • Wireframes and information architecture
  • Accessible visual design system
  • Contrast and keyboard-flow planning
  • Prototypes for the flows that matter
03BUILD

Build

We write clean, custom code — front end and back end — with secure data handling throughout. Your CMS, database integrations, and commerce pieces are wired together and tested continuously as the build comes together.

  • Hand-coded, semantic front end
  • Custom back-end and API work
  • CMS, database, and commerce integration
  • Continuous testing as we go
04HARDEN & AUDIT

Harden & Audit

Before launch, we put the build through its paces against real standards. Code review, vulnerability checks, and a full WCAG audit — then we fix what we find, so problems are caught by us and not by your visitors or an attacker.

  • Security code review and vulnerability checks
  • WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility audit
  • Performance and Core Web Vitals pass
  • Cross-device and cross-browser testing
05LAUNCH & SUPPORT

Launch & Support

We handle a smooth launch, then stay. Monitoring, maintenance, and updates — with a cybersecurity team watching your back long after go-live, not just on the day the site ships.

  • Managed deployment and launch
  • Ongoing monitoring and maintenance
  • Security patching and updates
  • A documented handover — you own it all
Let's build it

Ready to start at step one?

Every good build starts with Discover. Tell us about your project and we'll take it from there.