- Introduction
- Phase 1: Defining the Project
- Phase 2: Developing Site Structure
- Phase 3: Visual Design and Testing
- Phase 4: Production and QA
- Phase 5: Launch and Beyond
- Prepare for Scope Creep
- Track Your Hours
- Get Signed Approvals
- Combat Content Delay
- Incorporate Smart Design
- Incorporate Usability Testing
- Conduct a Competitive Analysis
- About this Article
Prepare for Scope Creep
Understand the concept of Scope Creep and how it will affect your project. The slow, inevitable swelling of a project's scope from something defined to something significantly bigger, Scope Creep happens with almost every project. Little things add up. Beware of seemingly casual client requests for small changes. Scope Creep is subtle; you usually don't recognize that it is happening. At your kick-off meeting, define Scope Creep to both your client and your team and explain how keeping careful tabs on the schedule, deliverables, and process will help keep the project on target.