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A web project proposal that says exactly what you'll build.
Web clients hire on clarity, not on charm. Our web project template forces you to be specific about scope, stack, timeline, and price — which is exactly what your client needs to say yes.
The vague-proposal trap
Solo developers and small studios lose deals not because of price, but because the proposal is vague. "We'll build a modern responsive website" doesn't help anyone. Clients want to know: how many pages, what CMS, what timeline, what's NOT included. The web project template makes you answer those before sending.
How proposalonce works for web freelancers
- Pick the Web Project template — structured for typical 6-week build engagements
- Specify the scope — exact page count, CMS choice, what's included
- Show your stack — Next.js, Astro, whatever you ship
- Add optional retainer — most web clients want post-launch support; offer it as a one-click add-on
What's in the web project template
- The Brief (what you're building together)
- Scope (the exact deliverables, in plain language)
- Stack (the tech you'll use, no jargon for client's sake)
- Timeline (6 weeks, broken into phases)
- Investment (50% on kickoff, 50% on launch)
- Optional: logo refresh, blog setup, 3-month retainer
- 21-day default validity (web clients deliberate longer)
A typical build proposal, section by section
The Brief sets out the site and its goal. Scope lists the page count, CMS and integrations, plus what is explicitly out of scope. Stack names what you ship on. Timeline splits the build into phases. Investment holds the payment split, with post-launch support offered as an optional add-on the client can tick.
What stays editable
All section text, the number of sections, every price line and optional item, discount and VAT rows, your logo and the validity window — this template defaults to 21 days because web clients usually need longer to decide.
Next step
Open the Web Project template, swap in your scope and stack, set the payment split, and send the link. You get an email when the client accepts or declines, with the decision timestamped.
FAQ
What if the scope grows mid-project?
Send a second proposal for the additional scope. The accepted original is frozen — your audit trail stays clean.
Can I attach Figma mockups?
Link to them in the section body. The template embeds links inline.
Do I have to use your suggested stack text?
No, every section is editable. The default text is a starting point.
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