Website launch checklist (before you publish)

Website launch checklist (before you publish): what it is for

Before putting a website live, go through this list: remove the indexing block from the staging site, titles and descriptions, sitemap and Search Console, structured data, testing on a phone, favicon, link preview with an image, 404 page, light images, contrast, keyboard access, a tested form, the right number on the WhatsApp button, privacy policy, cookie notice, HTTPS, a single version of the address and redirects from the old site.

Tick each item as you check it and follow your progress. Each item links to the tool on this site that solves it. Progress is saved in the browser, one per site, and the list can be downloaded as text to send to the client or the team.

How to use

1. Type the site name.
2. Tick the items as you check them.
3. Download the list to share.

When to use it

• Launching a client's website.
• Replacing an old site with a new one.
• Reviewing a site that is already live.

Frequently asked questions

What is most often forgotten when launching a site?

The top ones are: removing the indexing block left over from the staging site (noindex or Disallow: / in robots.txt), actually testing the contact form, a link preview with no image, the favicon, the 404 page and redirecting the address without www (or with www) to the main one.

Where is the progress saved?

In this browser's storage, on this device. Nothing is sent to a server. To keep or share it, use the Download list button, which creates a text file with each item ticked or not.

Can I use the list for several sites?

Yes. Type the site name in the field at the top: each name has its own saved progress, and the Clear button resets only the current site.

Is it really free?

Yes, 100% free. No sign-up, no subscription and no usage limits. All Tools123 tools are free and run right in your browser.

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