How does the Wildcore process work?

The Full Journey, Step by Step

We've designed the Wildcore process to be as straightforward as possible. No confusing proposals, no drawn-out discovery phases, no meetings that could have been emails. Here's exactly what happens from the moment you reach out to the day your site goes live — and beyond.

Step 1: Tell Us About Your Business

Time: ~60 seconds

Fill out the contact form with the basics:

• Your business name and what you do
• Your website (if you have one)
• Any rough ideas or preferences you have

That's it. You can also book a free 15-minute intro call if you prefer to talk it through. But the form is all we need to get started.

Step 2: We Research and Build Your Prototype

Time: 48 hours

Once we have your info, we go to work. Here's what happens behind the scenes:

1. Research — We look at your business, your competitors, your industry, and your local market. We study what's working for similar businesses and what isn't.
2. Design — We choose a visual direction that fits your brand: colors, typography, imagery, layout, and overall feel.
3. Build — We construct a real, interactive website prototype. Not a screenshot — a fully functional site hosted on a live URL.

You don't pay anything for this. Zero. The prototype is our way of showing you exactly what we can do, with no risk on your end.

Step 3: Review Your Prototype

Time: As long as you need

We send you a private link to your prototype. Here's what you should do:

• Click around — every page, every section, every button
• Check it on your phone — it's fully responsive
• Share it — send it to your business partner, your spouse, your most opinionated friend
• Take your time — there's no deadline, no pressure, no salesperson following up

If you love it, move to Step 4. If you're not feeling it, no hard feelings. The prototype stays up as a free reference.

Step 4: Choose Your Build Tier

Time: 5 minutes

When you're ready to move forward, you'll choose a build tier:

We also offer bundle packages that combine a build tier with managed hosting at a discount. See What bundle packages are available? for details.

Payment plans available for every tier:

• Pay in full
• 2-pay (50% / 50%)
• 3-pay (34% / 33% / 33%)
• Deposit + balance (non-refundable deposit to start, remainder on delivery)

See What are the pricing tiers? for the full breakdown.

Step 5: Finalize and Build

Time: 3 days to 4 weeks (depending on tier)

Once you've paid your deposit, the real build begins:

1. Content gathering — We'll ask you for your real content: logos, photos, copy, service descriptions, team bios, etc. The more you give us, the better the final product.
2. Revisions — We iterate on the prototype based on your feedback. Most clients go through 2-3 rounds of revisions.
3. Final review — You get a staging link to review the near-final site before anything goes live.

What Can Affect the Timeline?

• Content delays — If it takes a while to get your photos, copy, or brand assets, the build pauses until we have what we need.
• Revision rounds — More feedback means more iterations, which takes more time.
• Custom integrations — Booking systems, online ordering, payment processors, etc. add complexity.
• Domain transfers — If your domain is registered elsewhere, DNS propagation can take 24-48 hours.

Step 6: Launch Day

Time: Usually same-day once approved

Once you approve the final site, we:

• Connect your custom domain
• Set up SSL (the lock icon in the browser)
• Configure email if included in your plan
• Set up analytics and SEO essentials
• Run a final performance and mobile check
• Push it live

You'll get a confirmation with everything that's been set up and how to access your site's analytics.

Step 7: Ongoing Support

Time: As long as you're a client

After launch, your managed hosting plan covers:

• Uptime monitoring
• Security updates
• Performance optimization
• Content updates (depending on your plan tier)
• Priority support

See What managed hosting plans are available? for details on what's included at each level.

Questions?

If anything about the process is unclear, ask in the chat or contact Corey directly. We're happy to walk you through it.