Hello everyone,
I have a question about proof of work.
If I build a website, develop a custom system, or provide SEO services for a client, how can I officially prove that the work was completed by me if a client, a government organization (such as the Nepal Government), or another authority asks for evidence?
For example, what documents or records do professionals usually keep?
- Signed contracts or agreements
- Invoices and payment records
- GitHub commits and repository history
- Hosting or domain management access
- Google Search Console access
- Google Analytics access
- Google Tag Manager access
- SEO audit reports
- Keyword ranking reports
- Monthly SEO reports
- Client emails and approvals
- Project documentation
- Website backups or deployment logs
- Change logs
- Screen recordings or screenshots
- Any other evidence?
What is considered the strongest proof that:
We developed the website or system ourselves.
We performed the SEO work ourselves.
Is there an industry-standard process, checklist, or documentation that agencies and experienced freelancers maintain for legal, audit, or professional purposes?
I would appreciate learning how professionals document their work so they can confidently prove it whenever required.
Thank you!