Website Pre-Launch
Readiness Checklist.
Never launch a website with broken SSL, missing meta descriptions, or overlooked legal policies. Complete this step-by-step checklist to ensure a flawless deployment.
1. Domain, DNS & SSL Configuration
SSL / TLS 1.3 Active
Browsers display a clean padlock icon with no mixed-content HTTP asset warnings.
Canonical www / non-www Redirect
Either www or non-www permanently redirects with an HTTP 301 to avoid duplicate content penalties.
Apex A Record Configured
Apex root domain resolves directly to your hosting IP (e.g. 76.76.21.21 for Vercel).
Email MX & SPF Records Intact
Custom business email records (Google Workspace, Zoho, etc.) are verified so outgoing mail does not land in spam.
2. SEO & Search Indexing Setup
XML Sitemap Generated
A valid sitemap.xml exists at /sitemap.xml and is registered in Google Search Console.
Robots.txt Checked
Robots.txt allows Googlebot and does not inadvertently disallow / or primary content directories.
Unique Titles & Descriptions
Every public page features a unique <title> tag (<60 chars) and meta description (<160 chars).
OpenGraph Share Image Set
A 1200x630 pixel preview image is defined so link cards look professional on WhatsApp, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Custom Favicon Configured
Standard 16x16, 32x32, and Apple Touch icons are uploaded instead of the default hosting logo.
3. User Experience, Mobile & Forms
Mobile Viewport Audit
Tested on physical iOS and Android devices; no horizontal scrolling or overlapping touch targets.
Contact Form Tested
Submitted test message to verify delivery to your inbox and clear success feedback for the user.
Helpful 404 Error Page
Broken URLs render a styled 404 page with navigation links back to your homepage.
Images Compressed / WebP
Hero banners and graphics are compressed under 200KB each to prevent slow mobile LCP times.
4. Legal Compliance & Contact Visibility
Privacy Policy Published
Details cookie usage, analytics trackers, and contact info to comply with GDPR/CCPA regulations.
Terms of Service Published
Defines intellectual property rights, acceptable usage, and governing jurisdiction.
Visible Contact Information
Clear email address or inquiry form is accessible from the site footer.