Website Handoff Checklist for Freelance Web Designers

Confirm all scoped pages and features are complete.

Prepare final design or development files if included.

Organize shared assets, documents, and credentials.

Confirm any premium plugins, themes, or licenses.

Package any client-facing documentation.

Transfer hosting, domain, or CMS ownership if required.

Hand over admin credentials securely.

Remove unnecessary temporary collaborator access.

Confirm the client can log in successfully.

Document where future credentials should be stored.

Record or deliver a walkthrough of the site.

Explain how to edit pages, images, and basic content.

Show how to manage forms, blog posts, or products if relevant.

Answer open questions from the client team.

Confirm who is responsible for future updates.

Check navigation, links, and forms on the live site.

Verify analytics and conversion tracking are active.

Check SEO essentials like titles, metadata, and indexing settings.

Review mobile responsiveness one last time.

Confirm backup and security basics are in place.

Send the client a final review request.

Collect formal sign-off or approval in writing.

Send the final invoice if applicable.

Confirm warranty or support window terms.

Archive the project for future reference.

Schedule a follow-up check-in after launch.

Offer a maintenance or support plan if relevant.

Request a testimonial or case study permission.

Add the completed project to your portfolio workflow.

Note lessons learned for future projects.