Blog 9: The Wix Studio Web Design Process with a Designer

So, you’re thinking about hiring a web designer — exciting! Also… maybe a little daunting?

You might be wondering:

• How much back-and-forth will there be?

• Will I lose control of my site?

• Do I need to know anything about tech?

Let’s clear the fog. If you're working with someone who uses Wix Studio, the process is collaborative, transparent, and way less scary than you think.

Not sure how to find the right designer?

👉 Check out Blog 7: How to Choose a Wix Studio Website Designer

Start here: Wix Studio Web Design Process

Here’s what the Wix Studio web design process typically looks like — step by step.

Step 1: The Discovery Chat

This is a no-pressure convo where you and your designer discuss your business, goals, and what your website needs to do. It's not about tech jargon — it’s about getting aligned on:

✅ Your brand vibe

✅ Your audience

✅ Must-haves and wish-list features

✅ Budget and timelines

Step 2: The Plan & Proposal

Once your designer has everything they need, they’ll map out the structure of your site and share a clear proposal.

It should include:

• What’s included (and what’s not)

• Estimated timeline

• Any content or assets they need from you

• A rough page structure or sitemap

• Design process and revision expectations

Wix Studio gets confirmed here too — it’s the platform of choice for flexible design with minimal ongoing stress.

Step 3: The Design Phase (aka Where the Magic Happens)

Using Wix Studio’s design tools, your designer gets to work building your site.

This may involve:

• Mockups or wireframes

• Customised templates or layouts

• Your brand colours, fonts, imagery

• Mobile responsiveness & SEO basics baked in

Wix Studio is especially well-suited here — it enables designers to move quickly and maintain quality, thanks to its built-in responsiveness, reusable components, and streamlined workflows.

Step 4: The Feedback Loop

You’ll review the design and provide input.

This is your chance to:

• Click through and explore

• Share what feels on-brand (or off)

• Suggest changes

• Ask questions

It’s a collaborative process, and a good designer will help guide your feedback so it’s clear and productive.

Step 5: Testing & Pre-Launch Polish

Before the big reveal, your designer will:

• Check for responsiveness on mobile/tablet

• Double-check links and forms

• Optimise images for speed

• Add SEO basics (like titles and alt text)

• Run final performance checks

Wix Studio makes testing easier with built-in previews across breakpoints and Lighthouse integration for performance audits.

Step 6: Launch 🚀

Time to pop the digital champagne — your site is going live.

This includes:

• Connecting your domain

• Publishing the site

• Setting up Google integrations (like Search Console and Analytics)

• Final walk-through and access handover

Launch day might feel like the finish line, but really, it’s just the beginning.

Step 7: Post-Launch Support

Wix Studio makes it easy to manage your site without constantly needing help, but it’s still helpful to have a safety net when you’re just starting out.

To get you going, your designer might provide:

• A handover doc or training video

• Guidance on editing text, images, or blog content

• Ad hoc or ongoing support options

Want to learn more about what happens after the site goes live?

👉 Stay tuned for Blog 10: Getting the Most from Your Wix Studio Website Post-Launch.

TL;DR

Working with a Wix Studio designer gives you:

• A clear, collaborative process from start to launch

• Strategic input you won’t get from DIY tools alone

• A custom site that still feels manageable after handover

• Confidence that the design reflects your business, not a generic template

Coming up next:

👉 Blog 10: Getting the Most from Your Wix Studio Website Post-Launch

We’ll walk through content updates, SEO tweaks, Google tools, and how to keep things running smoothly after your site is live.

Got questions?

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