The document outlines a 5-step process for beginning website development: 1) Planning includes requirements analysis, site maps, and acquiring resources. 2) Design includes wireframes, mockups, and coding valid HTML and CSS. 3) Development includes building frameworks, templates, features, and filling with content. 4) Launch includes polishing, usability testing, and cross-browser checks. 5) Post-launch includes handing the site to the client with documentation and source files.