The Ultimate Website Launch Checklist

WLG: The Ultimate Website Launch Checklist

Launching a website is an exciting milestone, whether you’re starting a blog, opening an online store, or creating a portfolio to showcase your work. But with so many moving parts, it’s easy to overlook crucial steps—and that’s where Website Launch Guide, our SaaS platform, comes in. We’re here to provide you with the ultimate website launch checklist to ensure a smooth and successful launch.

What is Website Launch Guide?

Website Launch Guide is a SaaS platform designed to take the stress out of launching your website. We offer an extensive guided checklist that walks you through every step of the process—from technical setup and design tweaks to marketing strategies and post-launch optimizations. Our platform is perfect for solopreneurs, agencies, and businesses who want to ensure nothing gets missed.

Why Do You Need a Website Launch Checklist?

Even the most experienced web developers and marketers can forget critical steps in the heat of a launch. A checklist ensures:

• Consistency: All essential tasks are completed in the right order.
• Efficiency: You save time by having a clear roadmap.
• Quality Assurance: Your website is functional, user-friendly, and optimized for performance.

The Ultimate Website Launch Checklist

Here’s a sneak peek at the comprehensive checklist you’ll find in Website Launch Guide:

1. Create Project

• Start your journey by creating a project in the Website Launch Guide. This serves as the foundation for tracking all your tasks and progress in one place.

2. Congrats on Your Upcoming Launch!

• Celebrate your achievement and take a moment to appreciate your hard work. This step is about setting the tone for a successful launch.

3. Keyword Check

• Review your website’s content to ensure your target keywords are strategically placed in the title, meta descriptions, headers, and body text. This boosts search engine visibility.

4. SEO Check

• Perform a detailed SEO audit. Verify that meta tags, image alt attributes, headings, and URLs follow best practices. This ensures your site is optimized for search engines.

5. Stripe Check

• Confirm that your Stripe integration is configured correctly for processing payments in a production environment. Test for smooth transactions.

6. Product Hunt Check

• Set up and optimize your Product Hunt listing. Ensure all assets, such as images, descriptions, and tags, are ready for a successful launch on the platform.

7. Compressed

• Optimize all images by compressing them without sacrificing quality. This improves your site’s load time and overall performance.

8. Forms Tested

• Test all forms on your site, including contact, subscription, and checkout forms. Ensure they work flawlessly and collect data accurately.

9. Links Tested

• Click through every link on your site to ensure there are no broken or incorrect URLs. This includes internal and external links.

10. Proofread

• Go through your content with a fine-tooth comb. Check for spelling, grammar, punctuation errors, and ensure the tone aligns with your brand.

11. Responsive

• Test your website across various devices and screen sizes. Ensure it looks great and functions perfectly on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.

12. Gtag

• Set up Google Tag Manager (GTM) to implement and manage tags for analytics, marketing, and tracking purposes. This allows you to monitor performance effectively.

13. XML Uploaded

• Generate and upload an XML sitemap to your site. Submit it to search engines like Google and Bing to help them crawl and index your site.

14. Launched

• Take the big step and launch your site. Announce it to your audience and celebrate your hard work coming to fruition.

15. SEMRush Audit

• Run a thorough SEMRush audit to identify technical SEO issues, content gaps, or other optimizations. Apply the suggested fixes to improve your site’s health.

16. Attach Domain

• Connect your custom domain to the Website Launch Guide. Gain exposure and a valuable backlink by becoming part of the WLG community.

How Website Launch Guide Makes It Easy

Our platform does more than just list tasks; it’s a fully interactive tool that:

• Tracks your progress step-by-step.
• Provides detailed instructions and resources for each task.
• Integrates with tools like Google Analytics, SEMRush, and more.
• Offers collaboration features so your team stays aligned.

Take the Stress Out of Website Launches

Launching a website doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With Website Launch Guide, you’ll have the ultimate website launch checklist and all the tools you need to ensure a successful launch.

Ready to launch with confidence? Sign up for Website Launch Guide today and make your website’s debut unforgettable.