What is Scope creep?
The short answer
Scope creep is the gradual growth of a project beyond what was agreed, through one more page or one more feature, without adjusting budget or timeline.
Scope creep, explained
A written scope and a simple change-request process prevent it.
Questions people ask about Scope creep
What is Scope creep?
Scope creep is the gradual growth of a project beyond what was agreed, through one more page or one more feature, without adjusting budget or timeline.
Related terms
A scope of work defines exactly what a web project includes (pages, features, rounds of revisions, deliverables), and by implication what it does not.
RevisionsRevisions are rounds of changes a client can request on designs or builds, usually a fixed number included in the price.
Web design agencyA web design agency is a company with designers, developers and strategists who plan, design and build websites for clients, usually on a quote-based project fee.
Freelance web designerA freelance web designer or developer is an independent professional hired per project or per hour to design or build a website.
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