Free Sample Website Launch Checklist

I. Pre-Launch Preparation

Project Planning

• Define goals and objectives

• Confirm target audience and user personas

• Review and approve design and functionality

Domain and Hosting

• Purchase and register domain name

• Set up web hosting account

• Configure DNS settings

II. Content and Design

Content Review

• Proofread all text for spelling and grammar

• Ensure all content is accurate and up-to-date

• Verify that images, videos, and other media are optimized

Design Consistency

• Check for consistent branding (colors, fonts, logo)

• Ensure design elements align with user experience goals

• Validate that all design elements are responsive

III. Functionality Testing

Browser Compatibility

• Test website on major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)

• Verify functionality across different devices (desktop, tablet, mobile)

Forms and Interactive Elements

• Test all forms for proper functionality (submission, validation)

• Ensure interactive elements (buttons, sliders) work as intended

IV. Performance and Optimization

Page Speed

• Optimize images and other media files

• Minify CSS and JavaScript files

• Test website load times and address performance issues

SEO Readiness

• Confirm proper use of meta tags (title, description)

• Check for broken links and fix them

• Ensure website is indexed by search engines

V. Security and Backup

SSL Certificate

• Install and configure SSL certificate

• Verify that HTTPS is properly enforced

Backup

• Set up automatic backups

• Ensure that backups are stored securely and can be restored if needed

VI. Launch

Final Checks

• Conduct a final review of all website pages

• Verify that all content is displayed correctly

• Ensure all features and functions are operational

Go Live

• Publish website and update DNS settings

• Monitor website performance and user feedback

VII. Post-Launch

Monitor and Analyze

• Set up website analytics (Google Analytics, etc.)

• Track website traffic, user behavior, and performance

Bug Fixes and Updates

• Address any issues that arise post-launch

• Implement updates and improvements based on user feedback