Website Plan / Project Scope Template
Project Information
Project Name: [Enter the project name]
Project Start Date: [Enter the start date]
Project End Date: [Enter the end date]
Project Manager: [Enter the name of the project manager]
Client/Customer: [Enter the client or customer name]
Project Team Members: [List the team members and their roles]
Project Overview
Objectives
[List the primary objectives of the website project]
Target Audience
[Describe the target audience, including demographics and user personas]
Scope of Work
[Outline the specific tasks, features, and functionalities to be included in the project]
Project Phases
Phase 1: Discovery and Planning
Tasks:
[List tasks related to project kickoff, research, and planning]
Deliverables:
[List deliverables expected at the end of this phase]
Phase 2: Design
Tasks:
[List tasks related to wireframing, prototyping, and visual design]
Deliverables:
[List deliverables expected at the end of this phase]
Phase 3: Development
Tasks:
[List tasks related to front-end and back-end development, CMS integration]
Deliverables:
[List deliverables expected at the end of this phase]
Phase 4: Testing and Quality Assurance
Tasks:
[List tasks related to testing, debugging, and performance optimization]
Deliverables:
[List deliverables expected at the end of this phase]
Phase 5: Content Population
Tasks:
[List tasks related to content entry and SEO implementation]
Deliverables:
[List deliverables expected at the end of this phase]
Phase 6: User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Tasks:
[List tasks related to client review and final adjustments]
Deliverables:
[List deliverables expected at the end of this phase]
Phase 7: Launch and Deployment
Tasks:
[List tasks related to domain setup, final testing, and website launch]
Deliverables:
[List deliverables expected at the end of this phase]
Phase 8: Post-Launch
Tasks:
[List tasks related to monitoring, maintenance, client training (if applicable), and ongoing support]
Deliverables:
[List deliverables expected during the post-launch phase]
Timeline
[Provide a project timeline with start and end dates for each phase]
Budget
Total Budget: [Enter the total project budget]
Budget Breakdown:
[Breakdown of the budget allocated to each phase or task]
Project Risks and Mitigation
[Identify potential risks and outline mitigation strategies]
Project Sign-off
Client/Customer Approval: [Leave space for the client/customer to sign-off on the project scope]
Project Manager Approval: [Leave space for the project manager to sign-off on the project scope]
This template serves as a starting point for creating a comprehensive website plan or project scope document. Customize it to align with the specific requirements and details of your web development project. Be sure to involve all relevant stakeholders in reviewing and approving the document before commencing the project.
Website Plan / Project Scope Template
Project Overview
Project Name: [Insert Project Name]
Client: [Insert Client Name]
Project Manager: [Insert Project Manager Name]
Start Date: [Insert Start Date]
End Date: [Insert End Date]
Project Objectives
Primary Objectives:
[List of primary objectives]
Secondary Objectives:
[List of secondary objectives]
Target Audience
Primary Audience:
[Describe the primary audience, including demographics and preferences]
Secondary Audience:
[Describe the secondary audience, if applicable]
Design and Style Guidelines
Branding Elements:
[Include any specific branding elements such as logos, colors, and fonts]
Design Preferences:
[List any specific design preferences provided by the client]
Website Sections / Pages
Home
[Brief description]
About Us
[Brief description]
Services
[Brief description]
Portfolio / Projects
[Brief description]
Contact
[Brief description]
Additional Pages:
[List any additional pages]
Functional Requirements
User Authentication:
[Specify if user authentication is required]
Search Functionality:
[Include any specific search features]
Contact Form:
[Specify if a contact form is needed]
E-commerce Functionality:
[Specify if e-commerce features are required]
Content Requirements
Text Content:
[Specify if the client will provide text content or if it needs to be created]
Media (Images, Videos):
[Specify if the client will provide media or if it needs to be sourced]
Technology Stack
Front-End:
[List of front-end technologies to be used]
Back-End:
[List of back-end technologies to be used]
CMS (if applicable):
[Specify the content management system, if any]
Timeline and Milestones
Discovery and Planning:
[Start Date - End Date]
Design Phase:
[Start Date - End Date]
Development Phase:
[Start Date - End Date]
Testing and Quality Assurance:
[Start Date - End Date]
Content Population:
[Start Date - End Date]
User Acceptance Testing (UAT):
[Start Date - End Date]
Launch and Deployment:
[Start Date - End Date]
Post-Launch Maintenance:
[Start Date - End Date]
Budget and Resources
Budget:
[Specify the project budget]
Team Members:
[List of team members and their roles]
Risks and Mitigation
Potential Risks:
[List potential risks that could impact the project]
Mitigation Strategies:
[Explain how each identified risk will be mitigated]
Approval
Client Approval:
[Client's signature and date]
Project Manager Approval:
[Project Manager's signature and date]
Notes
[Additional notes or specific instructions can be added here.]
This template provides a structured framework to outline the key details and requirements for a website project. Customize it according to the specific needs and scope of your project. Remember to keep the document updated as the project progresses.