The timetable for a project looks like this:

Initial Consultation - meet with the client. The goals of the project laid out. A general project description is formulated.

Proposal - A proposal that details the work to be completed and their cost. Once the proposal has been accepted, graphical mockups of what the project are developed. Once the client has approved a mockup, site development begins.

Development - Blank templates that the site's content will be placed in are built. Once content has been provided by the client, the entire site is built.

It is normal to continue ongoing consultations regarding the client's online marketing plan, make changes to the site as necessary and make additions as the client's needs change and grow.