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Generate checklists from templates

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

  • Define project goals and objectives

  • Identify stakeholders and assign roles

  • Establish budget and timeline

  • Select project management tools

Planning

  • Break down tasks and create a work breakdown structure

  • Assign team members to tasks

  • Set deadlines and dependencies

  • Risk assessment and mitigation planning

Execution

  • Kickoff meeting conducted

  • Tasks initiated and monitored

  • Weekly progress reports

  • Adjust resources or timelines as needed

Monitoring & Control

  • Track KPIs and deliverables

  • Manage scope changes

  • Update stakeholders regularly

  • Conduct quality checks

Closure

  • Final deliverables submitted

  • Client/stakeholder sign-off

  • Post-mortem/retrospective meeting

  • Archive project files and documentation


SEO Content Writing Checklist

Before Writing

  • Keyword research completed

  • Competitor analysis

  • Defined target audience and intent

  • Set SEO goals (ranking, traffic, conversions)

During Writing

  • Primary keyword in title

  • Meta title and description drafted

  • H1 tag includes target keyword

  • H2/H3 tags structured properly

  • Internal links added

  • External links to authoritative sources

  • Content length optimized (1500–1800 words ideal)

  • Natural keyword usage (no stuffing)

  • Image alt tags with relevant keywords

After Writing

  • Grammar and spellcheck

  • Mobile responsiveness

  • Readability score checked

  • URL slug is SEO-friendly

  • Schema markup added (if applicable)

  • Submitted to search engines (if new content)


Website Launch Checklist

Pre-Launch

  • Domain and hosting set up

  • CMS or custom backend tested

  • SSL certificate active

  • All pages checked for broken links

  • 404 error pages customized

  • Mobile and browser compatibility tested

  • Page load speed optimized

SEO and Analytics

  • Meta titles and descriptions added

  • XML sitemap generated and submitted

  • Robots.txt configured

  • Google Analytics/GA4 installed

  • Google Search Console verified

  • Social sharing previews verified (Open Graph/Twitter Cards)

Content Review

  • Proofread all content

  • Check for duplicate content

  • Alt text on all images

  • Legal pages present (Privacy, Terms)

Post-Launch

  • Backup system configured

  • Performance monitoring enabled

  • Security plugins/firewalls active

  • Post-launch announcement made

  • Monitor site traffic and bugs


Email Marketing Campaign Checklist

Planning

  • Define campaign goal (traffic, sales, engagement)

  • Segment the email list

  • Create compelling subject lines

  • Choose best time/day for send

Content Creation

  • Write clear and concise copy

  • Include a CTA (Call To Action)

  • Mobile optimization checked

  • Add alt text to images

  • Include unsubscribe link

Testing

  • A/B test subject lines

  • Send test emails to multiple devices

  • Check links and CTA buttons

  • Verify personalization tokens

Launch

  • Final approval from stakeholders

  • Schedule or send campaign

  • Monitor open rates, CTR, and bounces

Post-Campaign

  • Review analytics

  • Clean email list (hard bounces, unsubscribes)

  • Record campaign results for future reference


Freelancer Onboarding Checklist

Before Onboarding

  • Define job description and expectations

  • Decide on compensation and payment terms

  • NDA or contract signed

Onboarding Process

  • Welcome email sent

  • Access to tools and communication channels granted

  • Style guides or brand materials shared

  • Deadline and delivery expectations discussed

During the Project

  • Regular check-ins or updates scheduled

  • Feedback provided on early drafts

  • Clarify scope changes immediately

Post-Project

  • Final deliverables received

  • Payment released

  • Feedback and testimonials exchanged

  • 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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