Launch Guide

The Ultimate Website Launch Checklist

30 things to check before going live. Don't miss a single one.

📅 July 29, 2025 ⏱️ 6 min read 🏷️ Launch, Checklist, Web Development

You've built your website. You've tested it. You think it's ready.

But before you hit that "Launch" button — there are 30 things you need to check. Miss even one, and your launch could be a disaster.

This checklist will save you from embarrassing mistakes, broken links, and lost customers.

⚡ Pro Tip: Print this checklist and go through it one item at a time.
Don't launch until you've checked every box.

1. 🛠️ Technical Foundation

01SSL certificate installed (HTTPS)☐
02Website loads in under 3 seconds☐
03Mobile responsive on all devices☐
04Browser compatibility (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge)☐
05Broken links (404 errors) checked☐
06Google Analytics installed and tracking☐

2. 📝 Content & SEO

07Title tag is optimized (under 60 characters)☐
08Meta description is compelling (under 155 characters)☐
09H1 heading is clear and keyword-rich☐
10All images have alt text☐
11Sitemap.xml is submitted to Google Search Console☐
12Robots.txt is correctly configured☐

3. 💰 Functionality & Conversions

13Contact form works and sends emails☐
14Payment gateway is tested (if applicable)☐
15All buttons and links are clickable☐
16404 error page is custom and helpful☐
17Loading spinner appears on slow requests☐
18Success message after form submission☐

4. 🔒 Security

19Passwords are strong and not default☐
20Admin dashboard is password-protected☐
21Security headers are set (CSP, HSTS)☐
22Backup system is in place☐
23No sensitive data in public files☐
24SSL certificate is valid and not expired☐

5. 📈 Post-Launch

25Google Search Console is set up☐
26Google Analytics is tracking visitors☐
27Monitor server error logs☐
28Social sharing is working (OG tags)☐
29Check for performance issues daily☐
30Celebrate 🎉 (you launched!)☐

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