What to send your developer
Gather these before kickoff. Missing items delay the project. One Google Drive or Dropbox folder works best.
Business basics
Contact information (must be real before launch)
| Item | What to provide |
|---|---|
| Phone | Number for the site — include area code, e.g. (952) 555-1234 |
| Where contact form submissions should go | |
| Address | Studio/office address, or city-only if you work from home |
| Social links | Full URLs to Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. — only platforms you use |
Match everywhere. Your website, Google Business Profile, and social bios should use the same name, phone, address, and URL.
Photos & media
High-quality images make the biggest difference. Send large JPGs or originals — not screenshots when you can avoid it.
- Only send photos you have rights to use
- Tell us if any faces must stay private
Written content
Domain & technical
Your role while we work
- Review on phone and desktop — most visitors use mobile
- Check every phone number, email, and address — typos are costly after launch
- Proofread all copy — names, services, testimonials
- Test the contact form — submit a test message; check spam folder once
- Send feedback in one batch — a numbered list is faster than scattered messages
- Give written go-live approval before we publish to your domain
What to do once the site is live
First 48 hours
See our Google setup after launch guide for step-by-step instructions.
First two weeks
- Complete your Google Business Profile with photos, hours, and services
- Ask 3–5 happy clients for Google reviews
- Share the new site on social media
- Add the link everywhere you're listed — Yelp, directories, Linktree, etc.
- Update business cards and print materials
Accounts you should own
| Account | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Google account | Business Profile & Search Console — use a business email you control |
| Domain registrar | You pay renewals — GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, etc. |
| Hosting | You should have login or be listed as owner |
| Contact form service | Confirm submissions reach your inbox |
You own these long-term. We can help set them up, but the accounts should be in your name — not your developer's personal email.
Phase 4 · Ongoing
Keeping your site fresh
- Add new portfolio work every few months
- Update testimonials as you get them
- Keep seasonal banners current (“Now booking 2027”)
- Check contact info once a year
- Renew domain and hosting — enable auto-renew if possible
- Reach out before DIY edits that might break the layout
Send your details online
Use our project form instead of copying a template into email. It covers everything we need before kickoff.
Prefer email? Send the same info to [email protected] with a link to your photos folder.