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Here are the essential items to gather before your project’s kickoff:
Here are the essential items to gather before your project’s kickoff:


| Category | Details / Examples |
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! Category !! Details / Examples
| Branding & Identity | Logo files (vector preferable: .AI, .EPS, .SVG), PNG/JPG versions; brand colors; brand fonts; branding style guide if you have one. |
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| Content | Text for each page (Home, About, Services, Contact, etc.); any images/videos you want included; bios, descriptions, client testimonials. |
| '''Branding & Identity''' || Logo files (vector: .AI, .EPS, .SVG), PNG/JPG versions; brand colors; brand fonts; branding style guide if available
| Domain & Hosting Access | Registrar login; DNS access; preferred host credentials; FTP or hosting control panel access (if we’re managing content/uploads). |
|-
| Design Preferences & Inspiration | Links to websites you like; preferred color palettes; mood board or examples of visual style; things you *don’t* like. |
| '''Content''' || Text for all pages (Home, About, Services, Contact, etc.); images/videos you want included; bios, descriptions, client testimonials
| Functionality Requirements | Any special functions needed (forms, e-commerce, bookings, blog, integrations); third-party services or APIs; mobile responsiveness expectations. |
|-
| User Information | Names, roles, contact info for people who will give feedback; communication preferences (email, meeting, etc.); access to any shared drives. |
| '''Domain & Hosting Access''' || Registrar login; DNS access; hosting credentials; FTP or control panel access (if relevant)
| Timeline & Expectations | Desired launch date; milestones you expect; turnaround time for feedback; your availability. |
|-
| Legal, Policies & Branding Assets | Copyright info; privacy policy / terms (if applicable); existing brand guidelines; trademarked materials. |
| '''Design Preferences & Inspiration''' || Links to websites you like; preferred color palettes; mood board; examples of visual style or things you '''don’t''' like
|-
| '''Functionality Requirements''' || Any features needed (forms, e-commerce, booking, blog); third-party integrations or APIs; mobile responsiveness
|-
| '''User Information''' || Names & roles of stakeholders; contact info; communication preferences; access to shared drives or asset folders
|-
| '''Timeline & Expectations''' || Desired launch date; project milestones; expected turnaround time for feedback; your availability
|-
| '''Legal, Policies & Branding Assets''' || Copyright, trademarked assets; existing privacy policy or terms; any existing brand guidelines or legal considerations
|}


== Optional Enhancements ==
== Optional Enhancements ==
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* SEO keyword ideas or list   
* SEO keyword ideas or list   
* Existing analytics access (Google Analytics, Search Console)   
* Existing analytics access (Google Analytics, Search Console)   
* Existing website content for reference  
* Reference material from your existing site  
* High-quality stock images or brand-photo shoot assets
* High-quality stock images or professional photo shoot assets


== Related Pages ==
== Related Pages ==
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Latest revision as of 16:06, 11 March 2026

Onboarding Checklist

This page is your go-to guide to preparing everything we’ll need for your project with 76 Design Solutions. Use this checklist to gather materials, approvals, assets, and information. The better prepared you are, the smoother and faster the project goes.

How to Use This Checklist

  1. Copy this checklist into a document you can edit (Google Docs, Word, etc.).
  2. Fill in or check off each item below.
  3. Provide any files or details in shared folders or by email as agreed.
  4. Share the completed checklist with your 76DS project lead so we can review and begin work.

What You’ll Need

Here are the essential items to gather before your project’s kickoff:

Category Details / Examples
Branding & Identity Logo files (vector: .AI, .EPS, .SVG), PNG/JPG versions; brand colors; brand fonts; branding style guide if available
Content Text for all pages (Home, About, Services, Contact, etc.); images/videos you want included; bios, descriptions, client testimonials
Domain & Hosting Access Registrar login; DNS access; hosting credentials; FTP or control panel access (if relevant)
Design Preferences & Inspiration Links to websites you like; preferred color palettes; mood board; examples of visual style or things you don’t like
Functionality Requirements Any features needed (forms, e-commerce, booking, blog); third-party integrations or APIs; mobile responsiveness
User Information Names & roles of stakeholders; contact info; communication preferences; access to shared drives or asset folders
Timeline & Expectations Desired launch date; project milestones; expected turnaround time for feedback; your availability
Legal, Policies & Branding Assets Copyright, trademarked assets; existing privacy policy or terms; any existing brand guidelines or legal considerations

Optional Enhancements

These are helpful but not strictly required for kickoff:

  • SEO keyword ideas or list
  • Existing analytics access (Google Analytics, Search Console)
  • Reference material from your existing site
  • High-quality stock images or professional photo shoot assets

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