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Project Timeline
Client Discovery
Mar 2024Met with the Groundlayer IT team to understand brand identity, target audience, and business goals. Documented requirements for services pages, contact form, and SEO.
Wireframing & Branding
Apr 2024Created wireframes for all pages. Established the colour palette, typography, and visual language consistent with the corporate IT industry.
Design Implementation
May 2024Built the responsive landing pages with hero sections, service cards, and testimonial carousels. Ensured mobile-first design with smooth animations.
Contact & Lead Generation
Jul 2024Implemented email contact form with server-side validation and SendGrid integration. Added anti-spam measures and confirmation emails.
Content & Copywriting
Aug 2024Wrote professional copy for services, about, and FAQ sections. Optimised content for local Australian SEO with location-specific keywords.
Performance Optimisation
Sep 2024Optimised images with next/image, implemented lazy loading, and achieved 95+ Lighthouse scores across all pages.
SEO & Schema Markup
Nov 2024Added structured data (LocalBusiness schema), sitemap, robots.txt, and Open Graph tags. Configured canonical URLs for groundlayerit.com.au.
Custom Domain & SSL
Dec 2024Connected the groundlayerit.com.au domain with proper DNS configuration, SSL certificate, and Vercel deployment pipeline.
Official Launch
Jan 2025Launched the production site. Set up Google Analytics and Search Console. Submitted sitemap for indexing.
Post-Launch Iterations
Feb 2025Added privacy policy page, updated support contact details, and refined CTA placements based on analytics data.