Website Launch Checklist for Beginners

Website Launch Checklist:

Design:

1. Choose an appropriate website template

2. Customize the template with your own branding (colors, fonts, images)

3. Check all links and pages are working properly

4. Make sure the website is responsive and looks good on all devices (desktop, tablet, mobile)

SEO:

1. Add meta titles and descriptions to all pages

2. Optimize all images with descriptive file names and alt tags

3. Make sure all URLs are short and descriptive

4. Add Google Analytics tracking code to the website

Content:

1. Write engaging and informative page content

2. Include high-quality images and videos where appropriate

3. Check all spelling and grammar are correct

4. Make sure all contact forms and call-to-actions are working properly

Final Check:

1. Test the website on different browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, etc.)

2. Check the website load time and optimize if necessary

3. Make sure all legal pages (terms and conditions, privacy policy, etc.) are in place

4. Get feedback from friends, family, or potential customers

Note: This checklist is a basic guide and you may need to add more tasks based on the specific needs of your website.

Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.

Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.