Handoff 101 — Transfer your projects like a pro.

Introduction

Most designers know how to build great sites. But handing them off to clients — in a clean, professional, and worry-free way — is a whole different skill.

This short guide will walk you through my process to wrap up a Framer project confidently. From cleaning up your files to guiding the client after delivery, you’ll avoid messy follow-ups and build real trust.

1. Prep before transfer

Think of this as your pre-launch QA — a final sweep before letting your project go.

Before I hand over any Framer site, I go through a checklist I’ve built over time. Here’s the one I use with my clients.

Things to check before transfer:

• Unused or duplicate layers

• Hidden placeholder pages

• CMS entries with filler text

• Assets that are not optimized (e.g. PNG logos)

• Placeholder meta titles or favicons

• Clear CMS field names and navigation

• Run accessibility and mobile scroll checks

You don’t have to be perfect — just make the project feel intentional and tidy.

2. Transfer the project

Time to hand it over — but with control.

Framer makes this easy with its Transfer Project feature.

Here’s the workflow I stick to:

1. Duplicate the final project → gives you a rollback option in case something breaks.

2. Open the duplicate and run one last test.

3. Click Share → Transfer Project.

4. Enter your client’s email — they’ll get an invite to accept it.

Once accepted:

• The project moves to their dashboard.

• You’ll be logged out of the project unless you choose to stay on as an editor during the transfer.

  • If you’re a Framer Pro Expert, this is free.

  • If not, it may add a paid seat — so let the client know in advance to avoid surprises.

Extra tip:

Add a “Client Guide” page inside the project before sending. Include tips like where to change text, what not to touch, or how to publish changes.

3. After the handoff

The handoff isn’t the end — it’s the start of a relationship.

Here’s what I do after delivering a Framer project:

Send basic walkthrough videos

I have a few generic Loom videos (updated every 6 months) that explain how to:

• Edit text and images

• Update product info or links

• Publish changes confidently

Be present the first week

I stay more available during the first 5–7 days after transfer.

Not as a support contract — just to catch anything urgent or unexpected.

It builds trust and makes the client feel supported.

Offer future support if needed

If the client asks for help — or if I sense they’ll need it — I send a short proposal offering:

• Maintenance or update plans

• Small retainer options for ongoing help

Conclusion & resources

A clean handoff isn’t just part of the process — it reflects your craft and care as a designer.

Delivering a project properly means fewer problems for everyone, and more confidence for your client. You show up as a pro — and set yourself up for repeat work, too.