What is Scope of work?
Also called: SOW, Statement of work
The short answer
A scope of work defines exactly what a web project includes (pages, features, rounds of revisions, deliverables), and by implication what it does not.
Scope of work, explained
Everything outside the written scope is a change request, priced separately; that is what keeps projects on budget.
Questions people ask about Scope of work
What is Scope of work?
A scope of work defines exactly what a web project includes (pages, features, rounds of revisions, deliverables), and by implication what it does not.
Related terms
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.
RevisionsRevisions are rounds of changes a client can request on designs or builds, usually a fixed number included in the price.
Fixed-price projectA fixed-price project charges one agreed amount for a defined scope, so the client knows the total cost up front.
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.
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