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Website Redesign Requirements: What to Document Before You Start

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By Redesign Websites Editorial Team · Updated 2026-09-05 · 10 min read

Website redesign requirements document
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Clear website redesign requirements prevent scope creep and help agencies quote accurately.

What to include in requirements

  • Business goals and target audience
  • Page list and template types
  • CMS and hosting preferences
  • Integration requirements (CRM, analytics, etc.)
  • SEO and redirect requirements
  • Accessibility standard (WCAG 2.1 AA)
  • Performance targets
  • Content migration scope

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Why are website redesign requirements important?

They align stakeholders, define scope, and ensure proposals from agencies are comparable.

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