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Website Project Ready-to-Start Gate

Know if the website is actually ready to build.

Score the 20 concrete checks across 5 pillars. Produce one defensible call before burning production time: Start, Start with conditions, or Hold.

Kickoff review checks

Score each check. For any open gap or blocker, assign a named owner and due date.

Pillar 1: Outcome & Goals (4 Checks)
1. Primary business outcome & observable success metric are explicitly agreed
2. Target visitor profile and primary conversion action are identified
3. Project release scope (MVP vs Phase 2) is explicitly separated
4. Client sign-off definition for project completion is documented
Pillar 2: Scope & Exclusions (4 Checks)
5. Exact page inventory and required custom features are listed
6. Out-of-scope items (copywriting, custom animations, integrations) are written down
7. Additional request process (Price / Swap / Park / Decline) is agreed with client
8. Revision cycle counts and feedback windows are documented in writing
Pillar 3: Content & Digital Inputs (4 Checks)
9. Core page copy is in hand or safe starting pages are isolated
10. Logos, color codes, typography files, and brand guidelines are received
11. Photography, product data, or licensed stock media are in shared folder
12. Every missing asset has a named client owner and agreed delivery date
Pillar 4: System & Platform Access (4 Checks)
13. WordPress / Webflow / Shopify / Hosting collaborator invite confirmed
14. DNS/Registrar manager is identified with an agreed launch delegation path
15. CRM, analytics, email routing, or payment gateway accounts verified
16. Zero raw passwords sent over plain email/chat; official delegate access used
Pillar 5: Approvers & Authority (4 Checks)
17. One single individual is empowered as the final sign-off authority
18. Client feedback window (e.g. 48 hours) and consequence of delay are clear
19. Key vacations, product launches, or review holidays are mapped on schedule
20. Project contract signed and kickoff invoice / deposit confirmed