Project brief: A document outlining the client's goals, target audience, project scope, and timeline.
Competitor analysis: Research on the client's competitors to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities.
User personas: Detailed profiles representing the website's ideal users.
Site map and user flow: Diagrams outlining the website's structure and how users will navigate it.
Wireframes: Low-fidelity layouts showing the basic page structure and functionality.