Freelancing Delivery Checklist

Before you start
[ ] Confirm the goal and success metric (what “done” means)
[ ] Confirm scope and 1–3 deliverables (no surprises)
[ ] Confirm timeline and check-in time
[ ] Get access to everything needed (accounts, files, brand assets)
[ ] Confirm payment terms (deposit, milestone, or full upfront)

Kickoff message template
Thanks! I’m starting on {date}. I’ll deliver:
1) {deliverable 1}
2) {deliverable 2}
I’ll share a first pass by {date} and a final by {date}. If anything blocks me, I’ll message within 24h.

During delivery
[ ] Share a 3-bullet plan for the work
[ ] Deliver an “early win” within 24 hours if possible
[ ] Keep a simple changelog (what changed and why)
[ ] Communicate progress at least once per day (short updates)

Quality checks
[ ] Test on mobile + desktop
[ ] Check links and key flows
[ ] Confirm scope matches agreement

Handoff
[ ] Summary: what changed, where to find files, how to maintain
[ ] Quick “how to use” doc (5–10 bullets)
[ ] 3–5 minute walkthrough (screen recording)
[ ] Confirm next step and support window (e.g., 7 days)

Testimonial ask
If this was helpful, could you share 1–2 sentences about what improved and what you liked working with me? I’ll draft something you can edit.

Retainer pitch (optional)
If you want me to keep momentum, I can support {X} hours/week for $___/month, including {2–3 tasks you can repeat}.