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Marketing Agency Client Onboarding Template for Retainers
A client onboarding document a marketing agency sends after signing: who the client will deal with, the first four weeks, the schedule, what the agency needs and how the work runs.
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Get a new retainer client from signed contract to confident kickoff with one clear plan. Team contacts, a four-week schedule, a three-month roadmap, and a requirements checklist are ready to fill in.
Get the yes without leaving the page
Your client reads the steps, checks the tasks, and signs the agreement at the bottom. No PDF printing, no email chase.
Build the whole page from blocks
Hero, steps, tasks, FAQ accordion, agreement: drop them in, tweak them, and save your favorite combos for the next document.
Reads clean on every screen
Your steps, cards, and accordion reflow from laptop to phone, so clients can review and sign wherever they are.
See which section holds attention
Heatmaps show if readers stall on the steps or skip the tasks, and session replays tell you when to follow up.
Know the moment they open it
A ping when your client views the page, leaves a comment, or signs the agreement, so you reply while it's fresh.
Write it together, live
You tweak the hero while a teammate fills in the steps and tasks, with every change appearing on screen as it happens.
See how every part fits
The plan opens with a personal welcome and start date, then moves through goals, team, and schedule, and closes with a signed kickoff confirmation. Keep what fits your retainer, drop what doesn't, and reorder anything.
Personalized Client Onboarding Welcome with Start Date & Team Lead
A branded welcome page for Ondara Swim that opens with the first day, the account lead (Renee Ostler) and the first action to take. New clients know exactly how to start from the first screen.
Retainer Purpose & Growth Goal Statement
An animated statement of the retainer's single goal: taking Ondara past A$6.2M by making Meta one profitable channel among four. It aligns both sides on the outcome before any work begins.
Your Agency Team & Direct Contact Points
Introduces the four people the client will work with, and invites them to call any of them directly. It builds trust, cuts out chains of approval and shows who to contact for each need.
First Four Weeks Onboarding Plan & Audit Roadmap
A step-by-step walkthrough of the first month, explaining why no new campaigns launch until week four. It sets realistic expectations and shows that decisions rest on data rather than guesswork.
Three-Month Project Schedule: Onboarding, Ramp & Steady State
A task-based timeline covering March onboarding, April ramp-up and steady state from May, with seasonal timing such as Easter in week five. Clients can see milestones and plan around them.
Client Requirements Checklist with Deadlines & Owners
Lists the four things needed from Jonah Reeve's e-commerce team and when. It explains how a late first item delays the audit and the whole schedule, which keeps access and assets on time.
Ways of Working: Communication, Reporting & Process FAQ
An expandable accordion that puts the practical ground rules in writing early. Clients can scan each topic and flag anything that doesn't suit how they run, so there are fewer surprises later.
Onboarding Acknowledgement & Kickoff Confirmation
A simple sign-off confirming the client has read the working terms, separate from the January contract. It lets Renee book the Monday 1 March 9:30 stand-up and starts the engagement cleanly.
Find your answers
Answers to common questions about onboarding ecommerce retainer clients, from paid media setup to lifecycle roadmaps and client handoffs.
A strong welcome document includes a friendly welcome, the purpose of the engagement, an introduction to your team, a first-four-weeks roadmap, a schedule of key meetings and milestones, and a list of what you need from the client. This template covers all six sections so nothing gets missed. Together they set expectations and reduce back-and-forth emails.
Replace the placeholder text in each section with your own details, such as your brand voice, team member names and roles, and your specific four-week plan. Add your logo, colors, and fonts to match your brand. You can also reorder, rename, or delete sections to fit your process.
List the specific items you need to start work, such as account access, brand assets, key contacts, signed agreements, and feedback deadlines. Make each item actionable with a clear owner and due date. This keeps the project on track and helps the client see how their input affects the timeline.
Yes, the structure works for any service-based business that onboards clients, including agencies, freelancers, consultants, coaches, and software or SaaS teams. The first-four-weeks and schedule sections adapt easily to different project lengths and deliverables. Simply adjust the tone and details for your industry.
Yes, you can export the finished document as a PDF to send to clients or share it as a link, depending on the platform you use. PDF keeps formatting consistent across devices. If you need to edit it later, keep an editable copy so you can update the schedule and team details for each new client.
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