Send a website preview to a client
A safer handoff workflow for static website drafts.
The problem
Feedback through screenshots, email and chat quickly becomes messy.
Simple explanation
A static website usually consists of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and images. The index.html file is often the start page. If paths, images or stylesheets are missing, the preview may look incomplete even though individual content is still readable.
Step by step
- Export the static site.
- Send the ZIP.
- Client opens it locally.
- Client sends HTML feedback report.
Common mistakes
- Letting clients edit code.
- Collecting feedback without page context.
- Ignoring privacy resources.
Checklist
- clear start page
- comments not code changes
- per-page report
- approval documented
FAQ
What is an index.html?
It is usually the start file of a static website and is opened first by browsers or web servers.
Why do images not load locally?
Often the image file is missing from the folder or the path in the HTML file points somewhere else.
When do you not need a backend?
For informational sites, landing pages, simple restaurant sites or static exports, a static website is often enough.