Clear milestones and acceptance criteria are the foundation of smooth collaboration. This article explains the website delivery timeline and acceptance process.
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Website project delivery requires clear milestones and acceptance criteria so both parties have consistent expectations for progress and quality.
| Stage | Deliverables | Time reference |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements Confirmation | Confirm page structure, functional modules, and design direction | Week 1 |
| Design | Design mockups for the homepage and core pages | Weeks 1–2 |
| Development | Page development, feature implementation | Weeks 2–4 |
| Test | Functionality, performance, and mobile testing | Weeks 3–5 |
| Go live | Official launch, submit for indexing | Weeks 4–6 |
Website delivery is divided into five milestones: requirements confirmation, design, development, testing, and launch, with a typical cycle of 4–6 weeks. Acceptance criteria are complete pages, functioning features, meeting performance standards, and completed basic SEO configuration. The timeline is affected by how quickly materials are provided, so both parties need to clarify time responsibilities.
The most common reasons are delayed provision of materials and repeatedly changing requirements. Next is repeated revisions to design drafts. It’s recommended to communicate thoroughly and clarify requirements during the requirement confirmation stage to reduce later rework and delays.
Provide feedback item by item against the acceptance criteria, and the service provider will make revisions. We recommend consolidating feedback during the acceptance phase to avoid fragmented back-and-forth changes. Clear acceptance criteria are the foundation for efficiently resolving disagreements.
Yes. Minor post-launch tweaks (text edits, image swaps, etc.) are usually covered by after-sales service; larger changes (page redesigns, new features) may require separate evaluation. The exact boundaries should be spelled out in the contract.