Real Web Project Management: Case Studies and Best Practices from the Trenches

Summary

The launch phase of a project can be incredibly hectic. There is a lot at stake during the final days of a project build, and people are on edge. No matter how tired you may feel, you need to be as focused now as you were at any other time during the build. You will have to inspire and motivate your team to be focused as well. If you have managed your project carefully, you should enter this phase of the project confidently, and your nerves should be fairly calm.

Soft launching for the final round of QA will go a long way toward ensuring the site is stable and ready for public release. Work closely with your team and client during this phase to be sure all the major bugs are squashed and the client is confident the final deliverable meets ...