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Website Planning Checklist
Version 1 | November 2026 | Free planning resource

Nine decisions to clarify before briefing a website developer.

1. [ ] Write one main business goal for the website.
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2. [ ] Describe your primary audience and what they need.
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3. [ ] Choose the main action you want visitors to take.
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4. [ ] List the pages and content you already have.
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5. [ ] Identify forms, booking and other required functions.
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6. [ ] Separate launch essentials from later improvements.
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7. [ ] Record who owns the domain, hosting and source code.
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8. [ ] Agree how you will review mobile usability and accessibility.
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9. [ ] Set a budget range, timeline and maintenance owner.
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Use this as a conversation starter. It does not replace a complete project brief or specialist advice.

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