1. Onboarding and Handover
- Knowledge Transfer:
- Detailed documentation of the project.
- Codebase and repository access.
- Environment setup instructions.
- Client Training:
- Admin panel walkthrough.
- Content management training.
- Basic troubleshooting guides.
2. Initial Setup and Configuration
- Access Setup:
- Setting up user accounts and permissions.
- Configuring email notifications and alerts.
- Backup and Restore:
- Scheduling regular backups.
- Verifying backup integrity.
- Setting up restore procedures.
3. Monitoring and Maintenance ( If Client purchase Maintenance Contract )
- Performance Monitoring:
- Setting up monitoring tools (e.g., Google Analytics, New Relic).
- Regular performance audits.
- Security Monitoring:
- Implementing security plugins or tools.
- Regular security scans.
- Monitoring for vulnerabilities and applying patches.
- Server related maintenance
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- PHP version control
- Deprecated php / cms function
- Server Logs review
4. Regular Updates and Patching
- Core Updates:
- Regularly updating the CMS (e.g., WordPress).
- Applying security patches.
- Plugin and Theme Updates:
- Keeping plugins and themes up to date.
- Testing updates in a staging environment before deployment.
- Frontend Review
- After update checking front design & functionality
5. Performance Optimization
- Speed Optimization:
- Caching strategies (e.g., browser caching, server-side caching).
- Image optimization.
- Database Optimization:
- Regular database cleanups.
- Indexing and query optimization.
6. Content Management and Updates ( If SEO Contract Purchased by Client )
- Regular Content Updates:
- Scheduling regular content updates.
- SEO optimization for new content.
- User Feedback:
- Implementing feedback tools (e.g., surveys, feedback forms).
- Regular review of feedback and making necessary adjustments.
7. Support and Issue Resolution
- Bug Fixes:
- Logging and tracking bugs.
- Prioritizing and addressing critical issues.
- Emergency Support:
- Providing emergency contact details.
- Defining emergency response procedures.
- Quality Control and management
8. Reporting and Analytics
- Regular Reports:
- Monthly performance and security reports.
- Website traffic and user behavior reports.
- Custom Analytics:
- Setting up custom reports based on client needs.
- Analyzing and interpreting data to provide actionable insights.
9. Client Communication and Feedback
- Regular Meetings:
- Scheduling regular check-in meetings with clients.
- Reviewing progress and addressing concerns.
- Feedback Collection:
- Conducting periodic satisfaction surveys.
- Implementing feedback for continuous improvement.
10. Documentation and Knowledge Base
- Comprehensive Documentation:
- Creating and maintaining detailed documentation for all processes.
- Keeping documentation updated with any changes.
- Knowledge Base:
- Developing a knowledge base for common issues and solutions.
- Providing clients with access to self-help resources.
Standard Of Process for Additional Feature existing site
- Environment ( Git , WP Engine )
- Production Env.
- Staging Environment
- Local Setup up via Git etc
- Additional features needs to work on Local Setup
- After review and testing move on staging
- Compatibility Check (If the Project is older than one year)
- current WordPress version
- different related plugins
- Themes.
- Code Review
- Caching:
- Disable caching plugin or mechanism temporarily & thoroughly test across devices, browsers, and scenarios to identify and fix issues.
- Development of additional Feature
- Follow Development SOP
- Version Controlling to be define
- Performance Optimization:(If applicable : Sales Opportunity)
- Optimize images and other media files for the web.
- Minify CSS, JavaScript, and HTML files.
- Implement caching mechanisms using plugins or server-level configurations.
- Scalability:
- Design features to handle future traffic and content growth efficiently.
- Security Measures:(If applicable : Sales Opportunity)
- Implement security best practices, including securing login credentials, using SSL/TLS, and limiting access to sensitive files.
- Install security plugins or implement security features manually.
- Reputable security plugins, like Wordfence, Sucuri, Solid Central, and more, will help prevent online threats.
- Site Health Check:
- Check the health status of your site via WordPress tools and address any issues.
- Backup and Recovery:
- Set up regular backups of the WordPress site, including files and database.
- Establish a disaster recovery plan in case of website failure or data loss.
- Maintenance Tasks:
- Check for broken links and missing images.
- Database optimization and cleanup.
- Review and removal of unused plugins and themes.
- Monitoring and Logging:
- Setup of monitoring tools for uptime, performance, and security.
- Logging of errors, warnings, and critical events.
- Notification setup for critical events
- User Training and Support:
- Providing training materials for content editors and administrators.
- Establishing a support system for users encountering issues.
- Frequently Asked Questions or knowledge base for common user queries.
- Feature Requests:
- Logging and prioritizing feature requests.
- Planning and scheduling feature development.
- Roadmap Planning:
- Collaborating with clients to develop a future roadmap.
- Aligning website enhancements with business goals.