Website Launch Checker
A practical checklist for catching common website problems before launch.
Checklist
Content 5 checks
SEO 6 checks
Performance 4 checks
Security 4 checks
Accessibility 5 checks
Analytics & Tracking 3 checks
Deployment 6 checks
What is a website launch checklist?
A short, structured list of the technical details that are easy to forget in the last week before a website goes live — the things that rarely show up in a design review but cause real problems once visitors arrive.
What should you check before launching a website?
Broadly, seven areas: the content itself, basic SEO signals, performance, security, accessibility, analytics, and the deployment configuration. Each one fails quietly if skipped — nothing crashes, the site just works slightly worse than it should.
The checks people commonly forget
Production debug mode left on. A backup that exists but was never test-restored. A staging robots.txt that blocks every search engine, deployed unchanged to production. None of these announce themselves — they're only found by checking.
Does completing this checklist guarantee a problem-free launch?
No. It catches the common, checkable issues — not every possible bug, and not issues specific to unusual setups. Treat it as a floor, not a guarantee.
Does this tool store or send my data anywhere?
No. Your checked items are saved only in your browser's local storage, on your device. Nothing is sent to a server, and no account is required.
Can I use this for more than one website?
Yes — the checklist state is stored per browser, not per site. For multiple projects, run through it once per launch and reset between them.
What if I disagree with an item, or something's missing?
Write in — corrections and additions are welcome. This list reflects common practical issues, not an exhaustive standard.
Related resource: Website Launch Checklist (printable) →