How to Choose Between a Redesign and Performance Optimization
Not every slow or outdated site needs a full rebuild. A diagnostic can show whether targeted fixes are enough.
Technical condition of current site
Technical condition of current site should be reviewed against the project’s actual starting point rather than handled as an isolated checklist item. Define what exists today, what needs to change, who owns the decision, and how the result will be verified after implementation.
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Content and URL value
Content and URL value affects the quality and maintainability of the final result. Make the requirement explicit before production, then test it during review instead of discovering the gap at launch.
- Clear Requirements: Define the goal, audience, scope, required access, and acceptance criteria before production begins.
- Review Checkpoints: Check design, content, technical behavior, integrations, and publishing requirements in stages so issues are caught early.
- Documented Handoff: Record files, accounts, settings, ownership, and next steps so the finished work remains understandable and maintainable.
Design limitations
Design limitations should be checked together with cost and migration risk before handoff. Keep the final setup documented so the client or author understands the files, accounts, settings, and next steps after launch.