Creating a comprehensive project scope statement ensures that you establish a firm basis for a project. Effective project managers list the project name, objective, owner, sponsors and stakeholders.

Failure to include all the details in your scope of work, or statement of work -- often called SOW -- can result in your website development project not getting completed to your satisfaction.

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