Send the project brief
Share your business, website goals, budget range, desired timing, and the clearest version of what you need.
- Your goals and constraints on paper
- An honest fit review from the studio
- A clear next step, either way
Project workflow
A clear path from brief to launch.
The current VibeBox service is direct and developer-led. You get a written scope, visible progress, review points, and transparent payment milestones.
The six stepsDirect and collaborative
Discovery and proposal
We clarify the scope, recommend an approach, and confirm deliverables, exclusions, schedule, and final quote in writing.
- A written proposal and approach
- Deliverables, exclusions, and schedule
- The final project quote
Deposit and direction
The 40% non-refundable deposit secures the project and starts planning, content structure, and design direction.
- Sitemap and content priorities
- A design direction for review
- The project officially in motion
Design and development
The website is designed and built in clear stages, with progress shared through staging and direct communication.
- Responsive pages built in stages
- Integrations wired to your scope
- Staging previews as sections land
Review and quality assurance
We complete agreed revisions, test responsive behavior, validate content, forms, SEO essentials, and launch readiness.
- Agreed revisions completed
- Responsive, form, and SEO checks
- A launch-ready staging site
Final balance and launch
The remaining 60% and paid add-ons are settled before production launch, source handover, or domain connection.
- Production release and domain connection
- Source code and account handover
- Training on managing your site
Payment milestonesFull payment terms →
Two payments, stated up front.
The 40/60 split keeps the project accountable in both directions — you never pay for undefined work, and the studio never builds on vague promises.
40% deposit
A non-refundable deposit secures the project and starts planning, design preview, and initial development.
No surprise billing
The written proposal fixes the price. Progress is visible on staging while the agreed scope is built.
60% balance
The remaining balance and any paid add-ons are settled before production launch, source handover, or domain connection.
If the remaining balance is overdue, the staging website may be paused until payment is completed. Final scope, schedule, and quote are always confirmed in writing before the deposit.
Before we startWhat to prepare
A little preparation makes the project move faster.
None of this is required for the first inquiry — but having it early makes planning and delivery noticeably more efficient.
Logo and brand assets
Your logo files, colors, and any existing brand guidelines — or a note that you need help defining them.
Key messages and services
What you offer, who it's for, and the main action you want visitors to take on the website.
Photos and proof
Real photos, testimonials, past work, or certifications that make your business credible.
Required pages
The pages you know you need — and any legal or industry-specific content your business must show.
Domain access
Registrar access for launch, or a note that you need a domain — we help coordinate either way.
Provider accounts for add-ons
Payments, SMS, and Google Maps use your own provider accounts and API keys when they're in scope.
You do not need polished final copy to start — early access to your logo, key messages, and required pages is enough to begin planning.
Common questionsFull FAQ →
How does the 40% deposit work?
A 40% non-refundable project deposit secures the engagement and starts planning, design preview, and initial development. The remaining 60% is required before final handover, production launch, source-code transfer, or domain connection.
How long will my website take?
Timing depends on the scope, content readiness, integrations, and review speed. VibeBox provides an estimated schedule in the proposal rather than promising the same turnaround for every build.
Will I own the website?
The proposal defines ownership and any licensed third-party materials. Final source-code transfer and handover occur after the remaining balance and paid add-ons are settled.
Step one takes about ten minutes.
The project brief is a short form — your business, your goals, and your budget range. We reply with an honest fit review and the right next step.