Website Readiness Worksheet — The Sky Floor
Free Worksheet · The Sky Floor

5 Questions Every Business Should Answer
Before Building a New Website

⏱ Takes about 10 minutes

Most website projects fail, go over budget, or produce something that doesn't move the business — because the foundational questions were never asked. This worksheet surfaces them before a dollar is spent or an agency is called.

  • 5 questions that define what your website actually needs to do
  • No design talk, no technical jargon — just business clarity
  • Get a personalized AI assessment + downloadable PDF of your answers
  • Takes about 10 minutes to do it properly
1
Business Problem

What specific business problem is this website supposed to solve?

Not "we need a new look." What should actually change in the business after launch? More qualified leads? Fewer support calls? Faster sales cycles? Start with outcome, not appearance.

2
Target Audience

Who is the exact person you most want this website to reach — and what do they need to believe before they'll take action?

Name a real person, not a demographic. What do they currently believe about you? What needs to shift? This question determines your messaging, not your designer.

3
Success Metrics

What does success look like 6 months after launch — and how will you measure it?

Be specific: a number, a rate, a threshold. A website without a measurable definition of success is a decoration, not a business tool.

4
Assets & Content

What content, photography, or assets do you already have — and what needs to be created from scratch?

The most underestimated question on every project. Knowing this upfront prevents timeline surprises and sets realistic expectations with any agency you hire.

5
Ownership

After launch, who owns this? Who will update it, monitor performance, and respond when something breaks?

A website without a clear owner becomes a liability within months. Surface this reality now, before anyone commits budget or time.

Your answers

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What to do next
1
Share this PDF with anyone involved in the website decision — your team, your boss, or a potential agency partner.
2
If your answers revealed gaps — no content, no clear owner, no measurable goal — address those before you brief anyone.
3
Want a second set of eyes? Book a free 20-minute call and we'll walk through what your answers actually mean for your project.

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