Readiness summary
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A plain-language report that tells you what blocks the work, what to ask next, and what can be copied into your tracker.
Blocking gaps
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Questions to ask
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Copy-ready output
Acceptance criteria, QA notes, and tracker-ready Markdown for the next conversation.
Readiness report
Black Friday checkout banner
Needs revision
Your ticket is
38/100
Not ready to estimate safely.
The request is directionally clear, but it is not ready to estimate or build. The missing decisions affect visibility logic, content approval, analytics, checkout layout, and QA coverage.
Blocking issues
Campaign window is missing
The request does not define the start time, end time, or timezone that should control when the banner appears.
Approved banner content is missing
The final headline, supporting copy, CTA text, and destination URL affect layout, accessibility, tracking, and approval.
Audience rules are unclear
The request does not say whether all checkout visitors should see the banner or only selected markets, customer types, or campaign traffic.
Ask these before refinement
What exact campaign window should control banner visibility?
Impact: Defines the visibility logic, release timing, and timezone handling.
Who should see the banner: every checkout visitor, selected markets, returning customers, or specific campaign traffic?
Impact: Sets the targeting rules, segmentation needs, and QA coverage.
Who owns final banner copy, CTA text, destination URL, and approval?
Impact: Confirms the content, layout constraints, accessibility checks, and approval path.
Likely impact
Checkout UI, analytics, mobile QA
Copy-ready
Questions, ACs, QA notes
Before / after
From vague request to scoped work
The goal is not prettier ticket text. It is knowing what must be decided before a small request becomes estimation drama.
Before ScopeCheck
"Marketing wants a Black Friday banner on checkout, probably above the order summary. It should run during the promo and maybe only for US/UK customers. Copy and design are still being finalized, but they asked if we can track clicks."
After ScopeCheck
- Campaign window and timezone
- Audience and targeting rules
- Final copy, CTA, and destination URL
- Impression and click tracking requirements
- CMS ownership or code-configured setup
Suggested next question
Who should see the banner: every checkout visitor, selected markets, returning customers, or specific campaign traffic?
How it works
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Request type
Client request
Project type
E-commerce
Request or work item
"Marketing wants a Black Friday banner on checkout, probably above the order summary. It should run during the promo and maybe only for US/UK customers. Copy and design are still being finalized, but they asked if we can track clicks."
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Review
2. Catch what turns into rework
ScopeCheck surfaces the missing context, hidden scope, and unanswered questions that derail estimates, commitments, and delivery.
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- Hidden scope
- Questions to resolve before starting
Readiness report
Black Friday checkout banner
Needs revision
Your ticket is
38/100
Not ready to estimate safely.
The request is directionally clear, but it is not ready to estimate or build. The missing decisions affect visibility logic, content approval, analytics, checkout layout, and QA coverage.
Blocking issues
Campaign window is missing
The request does not define the start time, end time, or timezone that should control when the banner appears.
Approved banner content is missing
The final headline, supporting copy, CTA text, and destination URL affect layout, accessibility, tracking, and approval.
Audience rules are unclear
The request does not say whether all checkout visitors should see the banner or only selected markets, customer types, or campaign traffic.
Ask before refinement
What exact campaign window should control banner visibility?
Impact: Defines the visibility logic, release timing, and timezone handling.
Who should see the banner: every checkout visitor, selected markets, returning customers, or specific campaign traffic?
Impact: Sets the targeting rules, segmentation needs, and QA coverage.
Who owns final banner copy, CTA text, destination URL, and approval?
Impact: Confirms the content, layout constraints, accessibility checks, and approval path.
Likely impact
Checkout UI, analytics, mobile QA
Copy-ready
Questions, ACs, QA notes
Scoped next steps
3. Turn it into scoped, testable work
Get a usable summary, acceptance criteria, impact notes, QA checks, and copy-ready Markdown for the tracker or docs your team already uses.
- Ready-to-use work summary
- Suggested acceptance criteria
- Copy-ready Markdown
Scoped next steps
Add a time-limited Black Friday banner to checkout
Title
Add a time-limited Black Friday banner to checkout
Description
Promote the Black Friday offer above the order summary without blocking purchase completion or degrading mobile readability.
Acceptance criteria
- Given the campaign is active, the checkout banner is visible above the order summary.
- Given the campaign is inactive, the checkout banner is not rendered.
- Given the user is on mobile checkout, the banner copy remains readable and primary checkout actions remain easy to reach.
- Given the banner has a CTA, impressions and clicks are tracked with the agreed campaign identifier.
QA checks
- Verify desktop and mobile checkout layouts with short and long banner copy.
- Confirm the inactive campaign state hides the banner without layout gaps.
- Check keyboard focus, link target, and accessible name if the banner includes a CTA.
Still needs
- Campaign window, timezone, and audience rules
- Final copy, CTA, destination URL, and approval owner
- Tracking requirements for impressions and clicks
Next question
What exact campaign window should control banner visibility?
Impact: Defines the visibility logic, release timing, and timezone handling.
Likely impact
Checkout UI and responsive layoutCampaign configuration and release timingMarketing content approval
Out of scope
CMS editing setupA/B testingPersonalized offers by customer segment
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