Describe outcomes
State what a visitor or staff member must be able to do. For example, a submitted enquiry should arrive at the agreed mailbox with the service selected. This is clearer than saying the website must have a professional contact form.
Include content responsibilities
Specify who supplies copy, images and approvals. Identify required pages and any migration work. Missing content can delay a project even when the technical build is ready, so it belongs in the acceptance discussion.
Agree evidence
Decide which checks demonstrate completion: representative mobile layouts, working forms, redirects and account handover. Use realistic test examples. Avoid relying entirely on a homepage screenshot or a developer’s statement that deployment succeeded.
Record exclusions
Identify future phases and items outside the agreed scope. This helps both sides distinguish a defect from a new request. Keep the final acceptance record alongside the handover information for future maintenance.
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