Launching your website is an exciting milestone, but before you go live, it’s important to make sure everything is polished, functional, and ready for visitors. This checklist helps you review the essential steps to ensure a smooth and successful launch. If you're still preparing your content, visit our guide on preparing website content.
Pre-launch checklist
1. Review all website content
- Check spelling and grammar
- Verify accuracy of business information
- Ensure headings and formatting are consistent
2. Test all links and buttons
- Navigation menu
- Internal links
- External links
- Buttons and calls to action
3. Test all forms
- Contact forms
- Quote request forms
- Newsletter signups
4. Check mobile responsiveness
Make sure your website looks great and functions properly on phones and tablets.
5. Optimize for speed
- Compress images
- Minimize scripts
- Use fast, reliable hosting
6. Review SEO settings
- Page titles and meta descriptions
- Heading structure
- Alt text for images
- Clean URLs
7. Set up analytics
Install tools like Google Analytics or Microsoft Clarity to track visitor behavior and performance.
8. Configure domain and hosting
- Point your domain to your hosting provider
- Install SSL certificate
- Verify email setup if needed
After your website launches
Once your site is live, continue monitoring performance and updating content regularly. Learn more in our guide on website maintenance basics.
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