================================================================ FREE SOW TEMPLATES BY PROJECT TYPE From SoloStack — solostack.madethis.app ================================================================ Three Scope of Work templates customized for the most common freelance niches. Each includes full Deliverables and Out of Scope sections. Replace all [BRACKETS] with your specifics. ================================================================ TEMPLATE 1: WEB DESIGN / DEVELOPMENT ================================================================ SCOPE OF WORK — WEB DESIGN PROJECT Prepared by: [Your Name / Business Name] Prepared for: [Client Name] Project: [Project Name — e.g., "New Business Website"] Date: [MM/DD/YYYY] PROJECT OVERVIEW [Your Name] ("Freelancer") will design and develop a [number]-page website for [Client Name] ("Client") as described below. ------------------------------------------------------------ DELIVERABLES ------------------------------------------------------------ 1. [N]-PAGE WEBSITE ON WORDPRESS Pages included: - [Page 1 — e.g., Home] - [Page 2 — e.g., About] - [Page 3 — e.g., Services] - [Page 4 — e.g., Portfolio/Gallery] - [Page 5 — e.g., Contact] 2. RESPONSIVE DESIGN All pages designed and tested for desktop, tablet, and mobile 3. CONTACT FORM - Fields: Name, Email, Phone (optional), Message - Submissions forwarded to [client email address] 4. DESIGN MOCKUPS - [N] rounds of high-fidelity mockups (desktop + mobile) - Delivered as PDF or Figma link for client review 5. CMS SETUP - WordPress installation and configuration - [Theme name] premium theme installed and configured - Client admin account created with training documentation 6. FINAL HANDOFF - Site live on client domain - FTP/admin credentials delivered - 30-minute recorded CMS walkthrough ------------------------------------------------------------ OUT OF SCOPE ------------------------------------------------------------ The following are NOT included and will require a Change Order: • Logo design (client provides final logo in PNG and SVG) • Copywriting (client provides all page text) • Photography (client provides all photos, min. 1200px wide) • Stock photo licensing (client's responsibility) • Hosting account setup or domain registration • E-commerce / online store functionality • Blog creation or content migration • SEO services beyond standard meta tags and alt text • Email marketing or newsletter integration • Reservation or booking system integration • Ongoing maintenance after final delivery • Security monitoring, backups, or site updates after handoff ------------------------------------------------------------ TIMELINE (customize with actual dates) ------------------------------------------------------------ Project Start: [MM/DD/YYYY] Milestone 1 — Wireframes: [MM/DD/YYYY] Milestone 2 — Design Mockups: [MM/DD/YYYY] Milestone 3 — Development Complete: [MM/DD/YYYY] Final Delivery: [MM/DD/YYYY] ------------------------------------------------------------ REVISION POLICY ------------------------------------------------------------ 2 rounds of revisions per deliverable. Revisions submitted as a consolidated list within 5 business days. Additional rounds billed at $[RATE]/hr. ------------------------------------------------------------ PAYMENT SCHEDULE ------------------------------------------------------------ Total: $[AMOUNT] • 50% deposit ($[AMOUNT]) — due before work begins • 50% final payment ($[AMOUNT]) — due upon final delivery ================================================================ TEMPLATE 2: COPYWRITING / CONTENT WRITING ================================================================ SCOPE OF WORK — COPYWRITING PROJECT Prepared by: [Your Name / Business Name] Prepared for: [Client Name] Project: [Project Name — e.g., "Website Copy Rewrite"] Date: [MM/DD/YYYY] PROJECT OVERVIEW [Your Name] ("Freelancer") will write [description of copy] for [Client Name] ("Client") as described below. ------------------------------------------------------------ DELIVERABLES ------------------------------------------------------------ 1. [N] BLOG POSTS / ARTICLES - Approx. [word count] words each (e.g., 1,000–1,500 words) - Topics: [list topics or note "per agreed content calendar"] - Format: H1, H2s, intro, body, conclusion, meta title, meta description - Tone: [e.g., professional, conversational, educational] - Delivered as: Google Docs (one document per piece) - Keyword targets: [list 1–2 target keywords per piece, or note "per keyword list provided by client"] 2. EDITS & REVISIONS - [N] rounds of revisions per piece (see Revision Policy) 3. DELIVERY SCHEDULE - [N] pieces per week / [N] pieces per month - [List specific delivery dates if agreed] [Adjust the above for other copy types — replace "blog posts" with "website pages," "email sequences," "product descriptions," "ad copy," "social captions," etc., and update specifics] ------------------------------------------------------------ OUT OF SCOPE ------------------------------------------------------------ The following are NOT included and will require a Change Order: • Publishing to CMS, blog, or website (client uploads) • Image sourcing or photo research • Image licensing fees • Graphic design or visual assets • Social media captions or post copy (unless listed above) • Keyword research (client provides target keywords) • Backlink strategy or off-page SEO • Email marketing platform setup or automation • Translation into other languages • Ghostwriting for platforms other than what's listed above • Rush delivery at standard rates (rush requests billed at +25% premium) ------------------------------------------------------------ TIMELINE ------------------------------------------------------------ Project Start: [MM/DD/YYYY] First Delivery: [MM/DD/YYYY] [List subsequent delivery dates or cadence] Final Piece Delivered: [MM/DD/YYYY] ------------------------------------------------------------ REVISION POLICY ------------------------------------------------------------ 2 rounds of revisions per piece. Revisions submitted as a single consolidated list within 5 business days of delivery. Additional rounds billed at $[RATE]/hr. Note: Major direction changes (changing the topic, audience, or tone after delivery) may constitute a new piece rather than a revision. ------------------------------------------------------------ PAYMENT SCHEDULE ------------------------------------------------------------ Option A (project-based): Total: $[AMOUNT] • 50% deposit ($[AMOUNT]) — due before work begins • 50% final payment ($[AMOUNT]) — due upon final delivery Option B (per-piece billing): Rate: $[AMOUNT] per piece • Invoiced [weekly / monthly / upon delivery of each piece] • Net-[15/30] payment terms Option C (retainer): Monthly retainer: $[AMOUNT]/month • Invoiced on the 1st of each month • Covers [N] pieces per month ================================================================ TEMPLATE 3: SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT ================================================================ SCOPE OF WORK — SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT Prepared by: [Your Name / Business Name] Prepared for: [Client Name] Project: [Project Name — e.g., "Monthly Social Media Management"] Contract Period: [Start Date] through [End Date] Date: [MM/DD/YYYY] PROJECT OVERVIEW [Your Name] ("Freelancer") will manage [Client Name]'s social media presence on [list platforms] as described below. This is a [monthly retainer / 3-month / 6-month] engagement. ------------------------------------------------------------ DELIVERABLES ------------------------------------------------------------ 1. CONTENT CREATION - [N] posts per week on [Platform 1] (e.g., Instagram) - [N] posts per week on [Platform 2] (e.g., Facebook) - [N] posts per week on [Platform 3] (if applicable) - Each post includes: image/graphic + caption + hashtags 2. CONTENT CALENDAR - Delivered by [day of month — e.g., the 25th] for the following month - Includes: post dates, content descriptions, captions, hashtag sets - Client review and approval required within [N] business days before scheduling 3. SCHEDULING & PUBLISHING - Approved posts scheduled and published using [tool — e.g., Later, Buffer, Hootsuite] - Posts go live at optimal times per platform analytics 4. GRAPHIC DESIGN - [N] branded graphics/images per month using approved brand templates - Templates created using Canva / [other tool] 5. MONTHLY ANALYTICS REPORT - Delivered by the [5th] of the following month - Includes: reach, impressions, engagement rate, follower growth, top-performing posts, and recommendations ------------------------------------------------------------ OUT OF SCOPE ------------------------------------------------------------ The following are NOT included and will require a Change Order: • Paid advertising management (Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, boosted posts) — ad spend and management billed separately • Graphic design beyond [N] branded templates per month • Photography or videography (client provides all raw media, or stock images used with licensing — client's responsibility) • Community management — DM responses and comment replies beyond [X] hours per week • Content on platforms not listed above (e.g., TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube, LinkedIn — unless listed above) • Influencer outreach or partnership management • Social media account setup or profile optimization • Crisis communications or reputation management • Hashtag research beyond the initial strategy delivered at project start ------------------------------------------------------------ TIMELINE ------------------------------------------------------------ Retainer Start: [MM/DD/YYYY] First Content Calendar Due: [MM/DD/YYYY] First Posts Go Live: [MM/DD/YYYY] First Analytics Report: [MM/DD/YYYY] Retainer End / Renewal Date: [MM/DD/YYYY] Note: Either party may end the retainer with [30-day] written notice. All work completed through the notice period will be invoiced at the standard monthly rate. ------------------------------------------------------------ REVISION POLICY ------------------------------------------------------------ [N] rounds of revisions to the content calendar are included each month. Revisions must be submitted within [N] business days of receiving the calendar. Additional revision rounds billed at $[RATE]/hr. Published posts may be updated within [N] hours of going live at no charge. Requests to revise or delete published content after that window are billed hourly. ------------------------------------------------------------ PAYMENT SCHEDULE ------------------------------------------------------------ Monthly Retainer: $[AMOUNT]/month • Invoiced on the 1st of each month • Due by [7th / 15th] of the month • First invoice covers [Month] + a [50%] setup fee of $[AMOUNT] for initial strategy, brand guidelines, and template creation • Late payments subject to [1.5%]/month fee per the contract ------------------------------------------------------------ PLATFORMS COVERED ------------------------------------------------------------ This agreement covers the following accounts: • [Platform 1]: @[handle] • [Platform 2]: @[handle] • [Platform 3]: @[handle] (if applicable) Client will provide Freelancer with access (login or scheduling tool access) before the start date. ================================================================ MORE FREE TEMPLATES ================================================================ Download the complete SOW template (filled out as a real restaurant website example) and a Change Order template at: solostack.madethis.app/resources/freelance-scope-of-work Browse 50+ done-for-you freelance templates at: solostack.madethis.app/products ================================================================