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The Best Website Checklist – 5 Things You Must Do Before Going Live

Launching a website is an exciting milestone for any business or individual. However, before hitting that publish button, it’s crucial to ensure that your website is ready to provide the best user experience and achieve your goals. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the ultimate website checklist, highlighting five essential steps to take before going live. By following these recommendations, you can optimise your website for success and attract your target audience.

Choose a User-Friendly Design and Layout

Your website’s design and layout play a crucial role in capturing the attention of your visitors. Ensure that your design is visually appealing, easy to navigate, and responsive across different devices. Consider the following:

Optimise your website for mobile devices.
Create a consistent and intuitive navigation menu.
Include visual elements (images or videos) that complement your content and enhance user engagement.
Use clear and readable fonts.

Prompt: Include a screenshot of a well-designed website showcasing intuitive navigation and responsive design.

Optimise Website Speed and Performance

Website speed is a vital factor that affects user experience and search engine rankings. A slow-loading website can drive visitors away and negatively impact your SEO efforts. To improve website speed and performance:

Optimise and compress images to reduce file sizes.
Minimise CSS and JavaScript files.
Enable browser caching.
Use a content delivery network (CDN) for faster content delivery.

Conduct Thorough Content Review, and Proofreading Quality content is the foundation of any successful website. Before going live, review your content to ensure it is informative, engaging, and free of errors. Consider the following:

Check for grammatical and spelling mistakes.
Ensure content is well-organised with proper headings and subheadings.
Verify that all links are working correctly.

Implement SEO Best Practices

Search engine optimisation (SEO) is vital for improving your website’s visibility and attracting organic traffic. Here are some SEO best practices to implement:

Conduct keyword research and optimise your content with relevant keywords.
Optimise meta titles and descriptions for each page.
Create descriptive and keyword-rich alt-text for your images.

Ensure your website has a clear site structure and uses proper header tags (H1, H2, etc.).

Test Website Functionality and Compatibility

Before launching your website, testing its functionality and compatibility across different browsers, devices, and screen sizes is crucial. Perform the following tests:

Check all links and buttons for proper functionality.
Test website responsiveness on various devices and screen sizes.

Ensure forms, such as contact or subscription forms, are working correctly.
Conduct a final review of the website on different browsers.

By following this ultimate website checklist, you can ensure that your website is ready to provide an excellent user experience, attract organic traffic, and achieve your business goals. Take the time to optimise your design, improve website speed, review content, implement SEO best practices, and thoroughly test functionality. Don’t forget to continuously monitor and update your website to stay relevant and maintain a competitive edge.

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