At GUO, we believe in transparency and organization throughout the entire project lifecycle. Our detailed checklist ensures that every critical step is completed with clarity and precision, from the initial client discovery meeting to the final launch. By following this roadmap, we guarantee a seamless process for delivering high-quality digital solutions that meet your business goals. Whether you're preparing for design, development, or deployment, this checklist outlines all the key milestones, timelines, and responsibilities to keep your project on track.
| Step | Checklist Item | Details | Timeline | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before we can start the project… | ||||
| 1a | Client Discovery Meeting | 1-4 hours | Client + GUO | |
| 1b | Project Scope Finalization | 1-2 days | Client + GUO | |
| 1c | Deposit | Client | ||
| Deliverable: Signed Statement Of Work | ||||
| Before we can start the design… | ||||
| 2a | Branding Documentation/Guidelines | Client | ||
| 2b | Branding Assets | Client | ||
| 2c | Pages Content | Client | ||
| Deliverable: Design Mockup Completed and Approved | ||||
| Before we can start the development… | ||||
| 3a | CMS Setup | 1-4 hours | GUO | |
| 3b | Plugins/3rd Party Configuration | 1 day | GUO | |
| 3c | Technical documentation | 1-4 hours | GUO | |
| Deliverable: Completed Solution for UAT | ||||
| Before we can start the deployment… | ||||
| 4a | IT Assets | Client to provide all information relevant to domain name, hosting, SSL, Google analytics... | Client | |
| 4b | Testing and QA | 1-2 days | GUO | |
| 4c | Final Review | Client | ||
| 4d | Launch and Handover | 1-4 hours | GUO | |
| Deliverable: LIVE Solution | ||||
| 5 | TOTAL | 5-10 days | ||
