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Website Checklist Before Launch — 8 Things to Verify

Finishing a website doesn't mean it's ready to launch. Skipping a few checks beforehand can cause bigger problems later — go through these 8 points first.

1. Mobile Responsiveness

Most visitors come from mobile. Check the site across different screen sizes (small phones to tablets) to confirm everything displays correctly.

2. Page Load Speed

A slow website is a major reason for losing visitors. Optimizing images and removing unnecessary plugins/scripts both make a big difference in speed.

3. Every Link Works

Navigation menu, footer links, buttons — click through every one to check for broken links (404s).

4. Test the Contact Form

Test that submitted forms actually arrive in your inbox. Skipping this can cost you a lot of leads.

5. SSL Certificate (HTTPS)

Check for the lock icon in the browser's address bar. Without HTTPS, a site looks unsafe to visitors and also affects search ranking.

6. Correct Contact Information

Make sure phone number, email, and address are correct and up-to-date everywhere.

7. Browser Compatibility

Chrome, Firefox, Safari — check the site at least once in each of these browsers.

8. A Backup Is In Place

A fresh backup is essential so you can quickly restore if something goes wrong after launch.

Final Thoughts

Checking these 8 points greatly reduces the chance of unexpected problems on launch day. We follow this same checklist before delivering every project.

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