Here are several categorized checklist templates that can be adapted and reused for various needs. Let me know if you’d like any of them customized or converted into a specific format (e.g., markdown, table).
Project Management Checklist Template
Pre-Planning
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Define project goals and objectives
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Identify stakeholders and assign roles
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Establish budget and timeline
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Select project management tools
Planning
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Break down tasks and create a work breakdown structure
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Assign team members to tasks
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Set deadlines and dependencies
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Risk assessment and mitigation planning
Execution
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Kickoff meeting conducted
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Tasks initiated and monitored
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Weekly progress reports
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Adjust resources or timelines as needed
Monitoring & Control
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Track KPIs and deliverables
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Manage scope changes
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Update stakeholders regularly
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Conduct quality checks
Closure
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Final deliverables submitted
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Client/stakeholder sign-off
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Post-mortem/retrospective meeting
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Archive project files and documentation
SEO Content Writing Checklist
Before Writing
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Keyword research completed
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Competitor analysis
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Defined target audience and intent
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Set SEO goals (ranking, traffic, conversions)
During Writing
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Primary keyword in title
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Meta title and description drafted
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H1 tag includes target keyword
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H2/H3 tags structured properly
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Internal links added
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External links to authoritative sources
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Content length optimized (1500–1800 words ideal)
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Natural keyword usage (no stuffing)
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Image alt tags with relevant keywords
After Writing
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Grammar and spellcheck
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Mobile responsiveness
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Readability score checked
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URL slug is SEO-friendly
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Schema markup added (if applicable)
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Submitted to search engines (if new content)
Website Launch Checklist
Pre-Launch
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Domain and hosting set up
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CMS or custom backend tested
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SSL certificate active
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All pages checked for broken links
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404 error pages customized
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Mobile and browser compatibility tested
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Page load speed optimized
SEO and Analytics
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Meta titles and descriptions added
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XML sitemap generated and submitted
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Robots.txt configured
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Google Analytics/GA4 installed
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Google Search Console verified
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Social sharing previews verified (Open Graph/Twitter Cards)
Content Review
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Proofread all content
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Check for duplicate content
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Alt text on all images
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Legal pages present (Privacy, Terms)
Post-Launch
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Backup system configured
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Performance monitoring enabled
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Security plugins/firewalls active
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Post-launch announcement made
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Monitor site traffic and bugs
Email Marketing Campaign Checklist
Planning
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Define campaign goal (traffic, sales, engagement)
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Segment the email list
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Create compelling subject lines
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Choose best time/day for send
Content Creation
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Write clear and concise copy
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Include a CTA (Call To Action)
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Mobile optimization checked
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Add alt text to images
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Include unsubscribe link
Testing
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A/B test subject lines
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Send test emails to multiple devices
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Check links and CTA buttons
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Verify personalization tokens
Launch
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Final approval from stakeholders
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Schedule or send campaign
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Monitor open rates, CTR, and bounces
Post-Campaign
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Review analytics
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Clean email list (hard bounces, unsubscribes)
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Record campaign results for future reference
Freelancer Onboarding Checklist
Before Onboarding
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Define job description and expectations
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Decide on compensation and payment terms
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NDA or contract signed
Onboarding Process
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Welcome email sent
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Access to tools and communication channels granted
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Style guides or brand materials shared
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Deadline and delivery expectations discussed
During the Project
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Regular check-ins or updates scheduled
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Feedback provided on early drafts
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Clarify scope changes immediately
Post-Project
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Final deliverables received
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Payment released
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Feedback and testimonials exchanged
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Potential future collaborations discussed
Let me know which specific checklist you’d like adapted into a downloadable format or customized to suit a particular workflow, niche, or business model.
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