Access
- Git repo access and branch rules
- Design files, tokens, and brand rules
- Hosting access, or deploy via PR workflow
- Analytics access for baseline comparisons
- Staging URL and any relevant credentials
Delivery rules
- Ticket format and acceptance criteria
- Definition of done
- Review process and sign off owner
- Release process and ownership rules
Targets
- Accessibility standard and scope
- Performance budgets and Core Web Vitals targets
- Browser and device support list
- Environments and feature flags, if relevant
Comms and working hours
- Primary contact and backup
- Update cadence and channels
- Escalation path for blockers
- Time zone: UK time, GMT or BST depending on season
- Working windows: evenings on weekdays, limited weekends
- Live calls: scheduled in advance, usually early evening UK time
- Async first. Written updates for progress and blockers
Files and content
- Content ownership and sign off route
- Redirect list, if this is a rebuild
- SEO essentials. Titles, descriptions, index rules, tracking needs
Security basics
- Least access needed for delivery
- Credentials shared via your password manager
- Access removed at the end of the engagement