List of details you need to collect from your client to develop their website:


1. Business Contact Details

  • Business Name
  • Contact Person Name
  • Phone Number
  • Email Address (preferably Gmail or domain-specific email)
  • Physical Address (if applicable)
  • Business Hours (if applicable)

2. Domain & Hosting Details

  • Domain Name (Do they already have one? If yes, credentials; if no, preferences for a domain name)
  • Hosting Provider (Existing hosting details or need recommendations)
  • SSL Certificate (Is it included in hosting, or do they need help setting one up?)

3. Social Media Details

  • Social Media Links (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, etc.)
  • Social Media Handles/Accounts (with login credentials if integrations are required)
  • Hashtags (specific ones they use for their brand)

4. Services Offered

  • List of services (with descriptions, pricing, and images if applicable)
  • Categories of services (if applicable)

5. Products (If Applicable)

  • List of products (with descriptions, pricing, and images)
  • Categories/subcategories
  • Stock information and SKU codes
  • Payment gateway preferences (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, Razorpay)
  • Shipping methods and policies

6. Offers and Promotions

  • Current offers or discounts
  • Details about loyalty programs, coupons, or seasonal promotions
  • Future offers to be displayed

7. Customer Reviews/Testimonials

  • Existing customer reviews or testimonials (text, images, or videos)
  • Permission to use these on the website

8. Content

  • Company Overview/About Us text
  • Vision, Mission, and Values (if applicable)
  • Team Member Profiles (names, designations, and pictures)
  • Blog content (if applicable)
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

9. Visual Assets

  • Logo (high-resolution version)
  • Brand guidelines (colors, fonts, styles)
  • Images and videos for services/products
  • Stock image preferences (if needed)

10. Design Preferences

  • Reference websites they like
  • Preferred color schemes and themes
  • Layout preferences (e.g., modern, minimalist, corporate, playful)

11. Functionality Requirements

  • Contact form details (fields to include, recipient email)
  • Newsletter subscription (Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or other platforms)
  • Appointment booking system (if applicable)
  • Chatbot or live chat integration
  • Multilingual support (if needed)

12. Reviews and Ratings

  • Links to external reviews (e.g., Google Reviews, Trustpilot, etc.)
  • Star ratings to display (if applicable)

13. Legal and Policies

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Return and Refund Policy
  • Any disclaimers (e.g., medical, legal, etc.)

14. SEO and Analytics

  • Target keywords or phrases
  • Google Analytics/Google Tag Manager account details
  • Google My Business page details (if applicable)
  • Sitemap preferences

15. Future Maintenance

  • Who will handle content updates (client or developer)?
  • Ongoing maintenance requirements (e.g., backups, updates, troubleshooting)

Would you like me to organize this into a professional client checklist or questionnaire format?

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