Client Onboarding Website Development Questionnaire

Here’s a comprehensive website development questionnaire you can use when onboarding clients for WordPress website development. This questionnaire will help you gather all the necessary information to create functional, engaging, and visually appealing websites that meet your clients’ needs.

1. Business Overview

• What is the name of your business or organization?
• Please provide a brief description of your business and the services/products you offer.
• What sets your business apart from competitors?
• Who is your target audience? (Demographics, interests, etc.)
• Do you have any current branding guidelines (colors, fonts, logo, etc.)?

2. Website Goals and Objectives

• What is the primary purpose of this website? (e.g., informational, e-commerce, lead generation, portfolio)
• What are the key objectives this website should achieve? (e.g., increase sales, grow mailing list, improve online presence)
• What specific actions do you want visitors to take? (e.g., fill out a form, purchase a product, subscribe to a newsletter)

3. Content and Structure

• Do you have an existing website? (If yes, what is the URL?)
• What pages do you need on the new website? (e.g., Home, About, Services, Contact, Blog)
• Will you be providing the content (text, images, videos), or will you need help with content creation?
• Do you have any specific sections or features you want on the homepage? (e.g., hero banner, testimonials, featured products)

4. Design Preferences

• Do you have any design preferences or themes in mind? (Minimalistic, modern, classic, colorful, etc.)
• Are there any websites you like or want to use as inspiration? Please provide examples and describe what you like about them.
• Are there any specific fonts or colors you want to use?
• Do you need a custom logo or will you be providing one?

5. Functionality and Features

• What specific features or functionality do you need? (e.g., blog, e-commerce, membership area, booking system, payment gateway)
• Do you need integration with any third-party tools? (e.g., email marketing software, CRM, social media platforms)
• Do you need multilingual support or a specific localization setup?

6. E-commerce (If Applicable)

• How many products do you plan to sell?
• What payment gateways do you want to integrate? (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)
• Do you need any specific shipping or tax configurations?
• Do you require any advanced product options like variations, customizations, or subscriptions?
• Does your ecommerce system integrate with banking or accounting platforms?

7. SEO and Marketing

• Do you need help with search engine optimization (SEO) and keyword research?
• Do you have any existing SEO strategies in place?
• Are you interested in integrating social media feeds, sharing buttons, or other marketing tools?

8. User Experience (UX) and Accessibility

• What type of user experience do you want to create? (e.g., simple and intuitive, engaging and interactive)
• Do you have any accessibility requirements (e.g., for visually impaired users)?
• How important is website speed and performance to you?

9. Hosting and Maintenance

• Do you already have a domain and hosting provider? (If yes, please provide details.)
• Do you need assistance with hosting setup?
• Will you require ongoing website maintenance, updates, or support after launch?

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10. Timeline and Budget

• What is your desired launch date for the website?
• Do you have a budget range in mind for this project?
• Are there any potential delays or events that might impact the timeline?

11. Additional Information

• Is there anything else you would like to share that is important for the project?
• Do you have any long-term goals for the website that we should consider during the design and development process?

This questionnaire covers all the essential aspects needed to create a tailored, effective website for your clients. You can adjust the questions depending on the specifics of each project or client industry.