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5 Ways to Kickstart Your Next Project with – We Make Things Happen

Starting a new project can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether it’s a new website, a business strategy, or a customized solution, We’re here to guide you. With the right planning and mindset, you’ll be on your way to success in no time. Here are five essential steps to kickstart your next project with confidence and clarity.

Every successful project begins with a clear vision.

What do you want to achieve ?

1. Start with the End in Mind

We recommend creating SMART goals—specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. For example:

  • Instead of saying, “I need a better website,” aim for, “I want to increase site traffic by 30% in six months through improved navigation and faster loading times.”

When your objectives are clear, we can design a tailored solution that’s aligned with your vision.

Collaborate Early: Build a Foundation Together

Bringing us into the process early ensures we’re on the same page from the start

2. Build a Foundation Together

This collaboration phase helps:

  • Clarify expectations.
  • Highlight potential challenges.
  • Align timelines and deliverables.

During this phase, we’ll hold brainstorming sessions and discovery workshops to understand your needs. By collaborating early, we can preemptively address roadblocks and set a strong foundation for success.

Pro Tip: Share all relevant materials with us upfront, such as brand guidelines, existing assets, or competitor benchmarks. This helps us hit the ground running.

Great products require an intense collaboration with design and engineering to solve real problems for your users and customers, in ways that meet the needs of your business.

— Marty Cagan

3. Focus on the Essentials: Prioritize What Matters Most

It’s tempting to aim for perfection or include every possible feature in your project. However, focusing on the essentials is key to staying on track and within budget.

We’ll work with you to identify must-haves versus nice-to-haves. For example:

  • If launching a new website, the must-haves could include fast load times, mobile responsiveness, and a user-friendly design.
  • The nice-to-haves, such as advanced animations or complex integrations, can be planned for a future phase.

This approach—often referred to as the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) strategy—allows you to launch quickly, gather feedback, and improve iteratively.

4. Test and Iterate: Embrace a Growth Mindset

Testing isn’t just a step—it’s a philosophy. Before going live, we rigorously test every project for quality, functionality, and performance. However, testing doesn’t end there. Post-launch, real-world usage often reveals areas for refinement.

At Tessellate.it, we emphasize the importance of feedback loops:

  • User Testing: Gather feedback from real users during development.
  • A/B Testing: Experiment with different design or functionality variations.
  • Analytics Monitoring: Use tools to track performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.

By embracing a growth mindset, you can continuously improve your project, ensuring it stays relevant and effective over time.

5. Celebrate Milestones: Keep Motivation High

Big goals can feel daunting, which is why celebrating progress is crucial. Every milestone—whether it’s completing the design phase or launching your project—deserves recognition.

At We Make Things Happen we structure projects around key milestones, giving you clear checkpoints to celebrate. For example:

  • Completing the initial prototype.
  • Receiving positive feedback during beta testing.
  • Seeing your first measurable results post-launch.

Celebrating these wins keeps the momentum going and reminds everyone of the progress being made. Plus, it’s fun to pause and reflect on how far you’ve come!