Insights · Web design

How to write a website brief

Define the job the site should do before choosing the look.

Start with the outcome

List the action visitors should take and how you will measure it. Write down who the site serves and what they need to know before they act.

Map pages and content

Name the pages you need and who owns each item of copy, imagery and product data. Identify approvals and known deadlines early.

Describe the launch

List integrations, domain ownership, analytics needs and who will update the site after handover.

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