Budget for life after launch
Hosting, maintenance, licenses, and later changes belong in the project discussion. The business should know who maintains the site and what ongoing responsibilities remain after the design is approved. Use dated records rather than relying on memory at the next review.
Test permitted and invalid inputs, access roles, mobile use, and failed integrations. A feature is complete when it meets the agreed behavior. Confirm who handles urgent changes and who checks the result.
Make the plan fit your market
For customers in Seattle, show accurate service coverage, contact options, appointment requirements, and any real pickup or delivery details. Test the journey on a phone, where a visitor may need an answer or a call rather than a long introduction. Base local references on service coverage and customer needs, not invented examples.
Budget for image size, fonts, scripts, and third-party tools. Measure representative pages before adding features that affect loading or interaction. Keep private account details out of public briefs and examples.
- Current accounts and assets
- Verified business information
- Customer questions
- Budget and team capacity
Discuss Your Priorities