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Hi Sarah,
Quick update on where things stand with the Acme Corp Dashboard this week.
I've completed the login page redesign — it's polished and ready for your review. While I was in that area I also fixed a mobile breakpoint bug that was causing layout issues on smaller screens.
I've moved on to the main dashboard and I'm about 60% through it. Still waiting on the final brand colors from the design team — once those come in I can finalize the color scheme.
Everything is on track for the Friday deadline. Happy to jump on a call if you'd like to review the login page before I continue.
Talk soon,
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Hi Sarah,
Quick update on the Acme Corp Dashboard this week.
I've completed the login page redesign — it's polished and ready for your review. I also fixed a mobile breakpoint bug that was causing layout issues on smaller screens.
I've moved on to the main dashboard and I'm about 60% through it. Still waiting on the final brand colors from the design team.
Everything is on track for the Friday deadline. Happy to jump on a call if you'd like to review the login page.
Talk soon,
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• still debugging mobile nav
• cms connected but not done
• need their copy asap
• on track for friday
• also had a call with design team
Subject: Website Progress Update — Hero Complete, On Track for Friday
Hi [Client],
Good progress this week — the hero section is complete and looking sharp. I've also connected the CMS and had a productive alignment call with the design team.
A couple of things still in motion: I'm finishing up the mobile navigation (minor bug I'm resolving now) and waiting on your copy to complete the remaining sections. Could you send that over when you get a chance? It'll help me keep Friday on track.
Happy to hop on a quick call if you'd like a preview. Let me know!
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