Case study template

Website project case study template

The structure we use to write up website and e-commerce projects. Each section lists the questions it must answer. Replace the guidance with verified project details before publishing.

Template

Sections to complete

1. Project summary

One or two sentences: who the client is (or their sector, if anonymous), what was built and why.

[Add summary]

2. Client and context

Sector, size, audience and what their previous website looked like.

[Add client context — with permission]

3. Goals

What the website needed to achieve, such as more enquiries, clearer service information or online sales.

[Add agreed goals]

4. Audience and user journeys

Who visits, what they come to do, and the main paths through the site.

[Add audience and journeys]

5. Structure and content

Site map decisions, content written or reorganised, and how navigation was simplified.

[Add structure decisions]

6. Design

Brand application, layout decisions and how mobile layouts were handled.

[Add design notes and approved screenshots]

7. Build and technology

Platform or CMS, integrations such as forms, CRM or payments, performance and accessibility work.

[Add technology details]

8. Launch

Redirects, testing, training and how the switch-over was managed.

[Add launch details]

9. Outcomes

Measured changes the client has verified, with the period measured. Leave out if not measured.

[Add verified results only]

10. Client feedback

A quote, used only with written permission.

[Add verified client quote]

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