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Approval Studio Client Onboarding Sprint (5-7 days)

A structured onboarding sprint that configures Approval Studio for a client's creative review process, trains their team, and establishes automated approval workflows with Slack and Shopify integrations. Time: 5-7 days.

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Approval Studio Client Onboarding Sprint (5-7 days)

A structured onboarding sprint that configures Approval Studio for a client's creative review process, trains their team, and establishes automated approval workflows with Slack and Shopify integrations.

Prerequisites
  • Client has an active Approval Studio subscription (Lite or Pro) and admin access.
  • A pilot project with at least 3 design files ready for upload.
  • Client's Slack workspace admin credentials for integration setup.
  • Access to client's Shopify store if print-on-demand proofing is required.
  • Defined approval roles (e.g., creative director, client stakeholder) for user permissions.
Execution Timeline
  • 1.Create Approval Studio workspace and invite client team members with appropriate roles.
  • 2.Configure user permissions and set up external client access for review.
  • 3.Upload pilot design files (23+ supported formats) and organize into project folders.
  • 1.Set up annotation tools and enable version comparison for the pilot project.
  • 2.Create custom review workflow templates for up to 3 project types (e.g., branding, packaging, web).
  • 3.Assign initial review tasks with deadlines using the task assignment feature.
  • 1.Integrate Approval Studio with Slack for real-time feedback notifications.
  • 2.Configure Shopify integration for print-on-demand order proofing if applicable.
  • 3.Test automated approval steps and ensure notifications trigger correctly.
  • 1.Run a live review session with client stakeholders using annotation and commenting.
  • 2.Train client team on version comparison and feedback collection.
  • 3.Document SOPs for client approval handoff and revision cycles.
  • 1.Generate PDF reports with approval timestamps for the pilot project.
  • 2.Review workflow efficiency and adjust task assignments or deadlines as needed.
  • 3.Deliver training materials and SOP documentation to client.
  • 1.Provide post-launch support for any integration issues or user questions.
  • 2.Optimize workflow templates based on pilot feedback and usage data.
  • 3.Set up recurring review cycles and automate approval steps for ongoing projects.
  • 1.Conduct a final review of the configured workspace and confirm all integrations are active.
  • 2.Hand over admin credentials and provide a maintenance checklist.
  • 3.Close the sprint with a summary report of the configured workflows and next steps.
$3,500 - $5,000 (including $60-$160/month Approval Studio subscription)5-7 days
ROI Logic

The tool subscription costs $60-$160 per user per month, but the agency can charge a $3,500 setup fee plus a monthly retainer for ongoing workflow management. With a 5-user Lite plan at $60/month, the agency's margin on the setup fee alone exceeds 90% after covering subscription costs, making this a high-margin service offering.

Deliverables
  • Configured Approval Studio workspace with branded client portal and user roles.
  • Standardized review workflow templates for up to 3 project types.
  • Slack integration for real-time feedback notifications.
  • Shopify integration for print-on-demand proofing (if applicable).
  • SOP documentation and training materials for client approval handoff.
Definition of Done

The client's team is actively using Approval Studio for design reviews, with automated approval steps and Slack notifications functioning, and the pilot project has been approved through the platform.

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