Working With Scott
One Person. Full Transparency. Zero Surprises.
I’ve built this process over 15+ years so you always know exactly where we are, what’s next, and that nothing is falling through the cracks. No ghosting. No scope creep. No “we’ll figure that out later.”
Here’s exactly how we go from first conversation to a live, high-performing website – the same process I used to deliver Reza Khan’s site, complete with the professional Launch Readiness Report I provide to every client before launch.
The 6-Phase Process
Phase 1: The First Conversation We talk for 15 to 30 minutes. I get clear on your vision, goals, audience, must-haves, and non-negotiables. You get honest feedback on what’s realistic and what will actually move the needle. You leave knowing if we’re a fit and what the next steps look like.
Phase 2: Custom Proposal & Agreement Within 48 hours I send a detailed proposal with exact scope, timeline, investment, and what’s included (no vague “we’ll see” language). Once we agree and the deposit is received, we lock in your official start date. You get a clear contract and a project timeline you can actually plan around.
Phase 3: Strategy & Design Direction I create mood boards, wireframes, content strategy, and a clear creative direction. We review everything together before any heavy building begins.
What’s included in a build: strategy, page structure, design direction, development, mobile optimization, on-page SEO foundations, and launch.
What’s available on top, quoted separately: copywriting, logo and brand work, sourcing or researching assets, migrating an existing archive, ecommerce, video, advanced SEO, and custom integrations.
I will tell you up front which bucket something falls into. You will never find out at the end that a piece of the work was never included.
Phase 4: Build & Development I build everything in a private staging environment. Music players, galleries, tour widgets, booking systems, SEO foundations, mobile responsiveness – all handled by one person who actually understands musicians and artists. You get regular progress updates and early access to review as things come together.
Phase 5: Review, Testing & Launch Readiness Report You review the full site. I run comprehensive testing (performance, accessibility, mobile, SEO, functionality, social sharing). You receive a professional Launch Readiness Report showing exact scores, status of every feature, and any final recommendations – the same deliverable I give every client before launch.
Download a sample Launch Readiness Report (sample, client details removed) to see exactly what you’ll receive.
Phase 6: Launch, Handover & Ongoing Support We go live. I handle the launch and migration onto hosting in your name, set up analytics, and walk you through managing your own site. You own the hosting account and the domain from day one, so nothing about your site is ever locked to me. You get a live site that actually performs, full control of every account, and a clear path forward.
What Makes This Different
- One brain handles design, development, video, strategy, and quality control, so everything actually hangs together.
- Fifteen-plus years in the music industry means I catch the details that only show up when you have actually worked in it.
- You always know exactly where we are and what’s next. No black holes.
- Every project gets a timeline before it starts, and I tell you immediately if anything is going to move it.
- End result: A site that looks pro, loads fast, converts visitors, and feels like an extension of your actual work.
This process is built for musicians, artists, and intelligent creatives who are tired of herding freelancers and getting half-finished results.
Ready to start? Send me your website and I’ll tell you what I’d fix first. No charge, no pitch, and no obligation to hire me. If you don’t have a site yet, just tell me what you’re trying to build.