Before you build

What should I test before launch?

Launch checklist:

  • Every form, payment and email actually works (and lands in the right inbox)
  • Works on phones, tablets and major browsers
  • Page speed and Core Web Vitals
  • SEO: titles, descriptions, sitemap submitted, no broken links, redirects from old URLs
  • Security: HTTPS, admin accounts with MFA, no test data or secrets exposed
  • Analytics and conversion tracking firing correctly
  • Backups and monitoring switched on
  • Accessibility basics: contrast, keyboard navigation, alt text

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