Implementation Roadmap - LeadFive Website

Executive Summary

This roadmap outlines the phased implementation approach for the LeadFive website renewal project, spanning 8 weeks from project initiation to production launch.

Project Timeline Overview

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    title LeadFive Website Implementation Timeline
    dateFormat  YYYY-MM-DD
    section Phase 1
    Foundation Setup    :a1, 2025-08-05, 14d
    section Phase 2
    Core Development    :a2, after a1, 21d
    section Phase 3
    AI Integration      :a3, after a2, 14d
    section Phase 4
    Launch Preparation  :a4, after a3, 7d

Phase 1: Foundation Setup (Weeks 1-2)

Week 1: Project Initialization

Day 1-2: Environment Setup

• Initialize Next.js 14 project with TypeScript
• Configure ESLint, Prettier, and Husky
• Set up Git repository and branching strategy
• Configure Vercel project
• Set up development environment documentation

Deliverables:

• Initialized project repository
• Development environment guide
• CI/CD pipeline foundation

Day 3-4: Design System Setup

• Configure Tailwind CSS with custom theme
• Create color palette and typography system
• Set up component library structure
• Implement base UI components (Button, Card, Modal)
• Create Storybook for component documentation

Deliverables:

• Design system documentation
• Base component library
• Storybook instance

Day 5: WordPress Setup

• Install WordPress on WP Engine
• Configure headless setup
• Install necessary plugins (ACF, WPGraphQL, etc.)
• Create custom post types and taxonomies
• Set up API authentication

Deliverables:

• Headless WordPress instance
• API documentation
• Content structure definition

Week 2: Infrastructure & Architecture

Day 6-7: API Architecture

• Implement WordPress API client
• Create data transformation layer
• Set up caching strategy
• Implement error handling
• Create API route structure

Deliverables:

• API client library
• Data models
• API route handlers

Day 8-9: State Management & Security

• Configure Zustand store
• Implement authentication system
• Set up security middleware
• Configure rate limiting
• Implement CSRF protection

Deliverables:

• State management system
• Security configuration
• Authentication flow

Day 10: Performance Foundation

• Configure image optimization
• Set up lazy loading
• Implement code splitting
• Configure caching headers
• Set up monitoring

Deliverables:

• Performance optimization config
• Monitoring dashboard
• Baseline metrics

Phase 2: Core Development (Weeks 3-5)

Week 3: Homepage Development

Day 11-12: Hero Section

• Implement 3D brain network visualization
• Create animated hero content
• Add responsive design
• Implement CTA buttons
• Add scroll indicators

Deliverables:

• Completed hero section
• 3D animation component
• Mobile-responsive design

Day 13-14: Desire Octagon Section

• Create interactive octagon component
• Implement hover/click interactions
• Add detail panel animations
• Create mobile touch gestures
• Add accessibility features

Deliverables:

• Interactive desire visualization
• Animation system
• Touch-friendly interface

Day 15: AI Innovation Section

• Design feature cards
• Implement scroll animations
• Create interactive demos
• Add responsive grid
• Optimize performance

Deliverables:

• AI features showcase
• Interactive demonstrations
• Optimized animations

Week 4: Content & Features

Day 16-17: Blog Integration

• Create blog listing page
• Implement post detail page
• Add category filtering
• Create search functionality
• Implement pagination

Deliverables:

• Blog system
• Search functionality
• Category management

Day 18-19: Case Studies

• Design case study cards
• Create detail pages
• Add success metrics
• Implement carousel
• Add testimonials

Deliverables:

• Case studies section
• Metrics visualization
• Client testimonials

Day 20: Contact System

• Create contact form
• Implement validation
• Add email integration
• Create success flows
• Add analytics tracking

Deliverables:

• Contact form system
• Email notifications
• Conversion tracking

Week 5: Polish & Optimization

Day 21-22: Responsive Design

• Complete mobile optimization
• Fix responsive issues
• Test on real devices
• Optimize touch interactions
• Improve mobile performance

Deliverables:

• Fully responsive site
• Device test report
• Performance metrics

Day 23-24: SEO Implementation

• Add meta tags system
• Implement structured data
• Create XML sitemap
• Add Open Graph tags
• Optimize page titles

Deliverables:

• SEO implementation
• Sitemap generation
• Social media cards

Day 25: Accessibility Audit

• Run accessibility tests
• Fix WCAG compliance issues
• Add ARIA labels
• Test with screen readers
• Document accessibility features

Deliverables:

• Accessibility report
• WCAG compliance
• Screen reader support

Phase 3: AI Integration (Weeks 6-7)

Week 6: AI Features

Day 26-27: Chat Integration

• Implement AI chat UI
• Connect OpenAI API
• Add streaming responses
• Implement context management
• Add error handling

Deliverables:

• AI chat interface
• API integration
• Context management

Day 28-29: Content Generation

• Create blog automation system
• Implement content generation API
• Add image generation
• Create review workflow
• Set up scheduling

Deliverables:

• Auto-blogging system
• Content generation pipeline
• Review interface

Day 30: AI Analytics

• Implement usage tracking
• Create cost monitoring
• Add performance metrics
• Create admin dashboard
• Set up alerts

Deliverables:

• Analytics dashboard
• Cost tracking
• Alert system

Week 7: Testing & Refinement

Day 31-32: Integration Testing

• Test all API integrations
• Verify data flows
• Test error scenarios
• Check performance
• Document issues

Deliverables:

• Test results
• Bug reports
• Performance analysis

Day 33-34: User Acceptance Testing

• Conduct UAT sessions
• Gather feedback
• Prioritize fixes
• Implement changes
• Re-test critical paths

Deliverables:

• UAT feedback report
• Priority fix list
• Updated features

Day 35: Performance Optimization

• Run Lighthouse audits
• Optimize Core Web Vitals
• Reduce bundle size
• Improve load times
• Cache optimization

Deliverables:

• Performance report
• Optimization results
• Speed improvements

Phase 4: Launch Preparation (Week 8)

Day 36-37: Production Setup

• Configure production environment
• Set up SSL certificates
• Configure CDN
• Set up monitoring
• Create backup systems

Deliverables:

• Production environment
• Security configuration
• Monitoring setup

Day 38-39: Final Testing

• Run E2E tests
• Security scanning
• Load testing
• Cross-browser testing
• Mobile testing

Deliverables:

• Test reports
• Security audit
• Performance baseline

Day 40: Launch Day

• Deploy to production
• DNS configuration
• Monitor launch
• Run smoke tests
• Team standby

Deliverables:

• Live website
• Launch report
• Monitoring data

Resource Requirements

Team Composition

• Project Manager: 1 (part-time)
• Frontend Developer: 2 (full-time)
• Backend Developer: 1 (full-time)
• UI/UX Designer: 1 (part-time)
• QA Engineer: 1 (part-time)
• DevOps Engineer: 1 (part-time)

Technology Stack

• Next.js 14
• TypeScript
• Tailwind CSS
• WordPress (Headless)
• OpenAI API
• Vercel
• Cloudflare

Budget Estimates

• Development: $40,000 - $60,000
• Infrastructure: $500/month
• AI Services: $200-500/month
• Third-party Services: $200/month
• Total Project Cost: $45,000 - $65,000

Risk Management

Technical Risks

| Risk | Impact | Probability | Mitigation | |——|——–|————-|————| | API Rate Limits | High | Medium | Implement caching, queuing | | Performance Issues | High | Low | Progressive enhancement | | Browser Compatibility | Medium | Low | Thorough testing | | Security Vulnerabilities | High | Low | Regular audits |

Business Risks

| Risk | Impact | Probability | Mitigation | |——|——–|————-|————| | Scope Creep | High | Medium | Clear requirements, change control | | Budget Overrun | Medium | Low | Regular monitoring, buffer | | Timeline Delay | Medium | Medium | Agile approach, prioritization | | User Adoption | Medium | Low | User testing, feedback loops |

Success Criteria

Technical Metrics

• Lighthouse score > 95
• Load time < 2 seconds
• Zero critical security issues
• 99.9% uptime
• Mobile responsive on all devices

Business Metrics

• Launch on schedule
• Within budget (+/- 10%)
• All features functional
• Positive user feedback
• SEO rankings maintained/improved

Communication Plan

Weekly Meetings

• Monday: Sprint planning
• Wednesday: Progress check
• Friday: Demo & retrospective

Stakeholder Updates

• Weekly email summaries
• Bi-weekly demo sessions
• Monthly steering committee

Documentation

• Daily standup notes
• Weekly progress reports
• Risk register updates
• Decision log maintenance

Post-Launch Plan

Week 1 Post-Launch

• Monitor performance metrics
• Address critical issues
• Gather user feedback
• Optimize based on data

Month 1 Post-Launch

• Implement enhancement requests
• Optimize AI costs
• Improve conversion rates
• Plan Phase 2 features

Ongoing Maintenance

• Security updates
• Performance optimization
• Content updates
• Feature enhancements

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Document Version: 1.0
Date: 2025-08-05
Status: Implementation Roadmap
Next Review: Week 2 Checkpoint