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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