The document presents a project brief for developing the Handy Home website. The objectives are to create a user-friendly website with intuitive navigation and responsive design to provide a seamless experience for homeowners to find reliable professionals for home improvement needs. It will also enable professionals to showcase their skills and connect with potential clients. Key aspects include optimizing the website for mobile devices, and enhancing visibility through search engine optimization. The overview explains that Handy Home is an online platform connecting homeowners with skilled professionals for various home services. It aims to simplify finding qualified professionals, promoting convenience and trust. Homeowners and professionals are the primary target audiences. Risks, documentation, monitoring, and communication methods are also addressed.

1. Project brief
Submitted by:
Mandeep Singh
Simrandeep Kaur
Ripandeep Kaur
Gurbeen Kaur

2. Introduction:
Handy Home website, a platform
for connecting homeowners with
skilled professionals for home
improvement services such as
plumbing, electricians, home
cleaning, repairs, and much more,
all in one place.

3. Objectives:
DEVELOP A USER-
FRIENDLY WEBSITE WITH
INTUITIVE NAVIGATION
AND RESPONSIVE
DESIGN.
PROVIDE A SEAMLESS
EXPERIENCE FOR
HOMEOWNERS TO FIND
RELIABLE
PROFESSIONALS FOR
THEIR HOME
IMPROVEMENT NEEDS.
ENABLE PROFESSIONALS
TO SHOWCASE THEIR
SKILLS AND CONNECT
WITH POTENTIAL
CLIENTS.
OPTIMIZE THE WEBSITE
FOR MOBILE DEVICES TO
CATER TO THE
INCREASING NUMBER OF
USERS ACCESSING THE
PLATFORM THROUGH
SMARTPHONES AND
TABLETS.
ENHANCE THE WEBSITE'S
VISIBILITY THROUGH
EFFECTIVE SEARCH
ENGINE OPTIMIZATION
(SEO) TECHNIQUES,
INCREASING ORGANIC
TRAFFIC AND
ATTRACTING A LARGER
USER BASE.

4. Project overview:
• Handy Home is an online platform
designed to connect homeowners with
skilled professionals for various home
improvement services.
• The website serves as a centralized
hub where homeowners can find,
hire, and communicate with
professionals to meet their home
improvement needs. It aims to
simplify the process of finding
reliable and qualified professionals,
promoting convenience, efficiency,
and trust

5. Purpose and Targeted audience
Purpose:
• The primary purpose is to bridge the gap
between homeowners seeking home
improvement services and skilled
professionals offering their expertise.
• It aims to streamline the process, making it
easier for homeowners to find and hire
professionals while providing a platform
for professionals to showcase their skills
and connect with potential clients.
Target Audience:
• Homeowners: Individuals or families
seeking professionals for a wide range of
home improvement tasks, including repairs,
renovations, installations, and maintenance.
• Skilled Professionals: Contractors,
carpenters, electricians, plumbers, painters,
landscapers, and other service providers
specializing in home improvement tasks.

6. Cost and Budget
Cost Components: A detailed cost estimate was performed to determine the expenses associated
with the Handy Home website project.
Development Costs: Include web design, coding, database development, and integration of essential
features.
Resource Costs: Account for the salaries, wages, or fees of project team members and any external
resources.
Infrastructure Costs: Consider expenses related to hosting, domain registration, and necessary
software licenses.
Marketing and Promotion Costs: Include advertising, SEO optimization, and promotional activities to
attract users.
Contingency Costs: Set aside a portion of the budget to address unforeseen circumstances or
changes in project scope.

7. Stakeholders:
Customers/Homeowners: The primary users of the Handy Home
website who seek reliable and skilled professionals for their home
improvement needs.
Skilled Professionals/Service Providers: Individuals or
companies offering their services through the Handy Home
platform to connect with customers and provide their expertise.
Project Team: The team responsible for developing and
managing the Handy Home website, including project managers,
developers, designers, testers, and other supporting roles.
Project Sponsor/Client: The individual or organization funding
and overseeing the Handy Home project, ensuring that it aligns
with their business goals and requirements.
Management and Executives: Senior leaders and executives
within the sponsoring organization who provide strategic
guidance, resources, and support for the project.
Marketing and Sales Team: Responsible for promoting the
Handy Home website, attracting customers, and ensuring effective
user engagement.

8. Continue:
User Experience (UX) Designers:
Professionals who focus on creating
a user-friendly and intuitive interface
for the Handy Home website to
enhance user satisfaction.
Regulatory Bodies: Any
governmental or regulatory entities
that may have legal requirements,
compliance standards, or guidelines
relevant to the Handy Home project.

9. Communication methods:
Meetings: Regular team
meetings will be held to
discuss project progress,
address concerns, and make
important decisions.
Email: Email will be used for
formal communication,
sharing project updates, and
documentation purposes.
Project Management
Software: Project
management software (e.g.,
Asana, Trello) will be utilized
to track tasks, assign
responsibilities, and monitor
progress.
Collaboration Tools:
Online collaboration tools
(e.g., Google Drive,
Microsoft Teams) will
facilitate real-time document
sharing, version control, and
collaborative editing.
Instant Messaging: Instant
messaging platforms (e.g.,
Slack, Microsoft Teams) will
be utilized for quick
discussions, clarifications,
and informal communication.

10. Project risk management:
• Technical Risks: Potential issues with website development,
integration of payment system, or scalability of the platform.
• Resource Risks: Availability of skilled developers, designers,
or project managers.
• Timeline Risks: Delays in project milestones due to
unforeseen circumstances or dependencies.
• Communication Risks: Miscommunication among team
members, stakeholders, or clients leading to
misunderstandings or delays.
• Budget Risks: Budget constraints or unexpected expenses
during the project strategies for risk identification,
assessment, and mitigation:
• Risk Identification: Regular team discussions,
brainstorming sessions, and input from stakeholders to
identify potential risks and challenges.
• Risk Assessment: Analyze the impact and likelihood of each
identified risk, prioritize them based on their severity, and
assign risk owners.

11. Continue:
• Risk Mitigation: Develop
proactive strategies to minimize
the probability and impact of
identified risks. This can include
proper planning, allocation of
resources, and regular
monitoring.
• Risk Monitoring: Continuously
monitor project progress,
identify any new risks, and
assess the effectiveness of
mitigation strategies.

12. Project monitoring and control
Methods for tracking and measuring
project performance:
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Progress Tracking
Quality Assurance
Stakeholder Engagement
Project management tools or software
used for monitoring:
• Project Management Software: Utilize
project management software (e.g.,
Microsoft Project, Jira) to track tasks,
monitor progress, and manage project
schedules.
• Gantt Charts: Create Gantt charts to
visualize project timelines, dependencies,
and milestones.
• Collaboration Tools: Use online
collaboration tools (e.g., Google Drive,
Microsoft Teams) for document sharing,
version control, and real-time collaboration.

13. Project
documentation:
Documentation plays a crucial role in project
management as it serves as a record of project
activities, decisions, outcomes, provides clarity,
transparency, and accountability throughout the
project lifecycle.
Types of documents:
• Project Plan
• Requirements Document
• Design Documents
• Change Requests
• Test Plans and Reports
• User Manuals and Documentation

14. Design of handy home website: