As website and graphic designers, we know there’s nothing more exciting than seeing your new website go live! But before we hit that launch button, it’s crucial to make sure everything is polished, functional, and ready to deliver the best experience for your visitors.
A smooth website launch isn’t just about the finished article, it’s also about performance and usability. Here’s some of the things we like to check before your new website goes live.
1. SEO & Meta Descriptions
Before launching, we make sure every page has:
- Clear page titles
- Unique meta descriptions that accurately describe each page
- Descriptive alt text for all images
Good SEO foundations mean your website has the best chance of being found by the right people from the beginning.
2. Test Responsiveness
Your website should function seamlessly on desktops, tablets, and mobile phones. Before launch, we check:
- Images scale correctly without cropping or distorting
- Text is easy to read, and buttons are easy to tap
- Nothing overlaps or breaks across different screen sizes
Mobile traffic is vitally important nowadays, so a responsive site is a prerequisite for a fully functional online presence.
3. Test Contact Forms
A sleek contact form is not much use if it doesn’t deliver messages properly! We always:
- Submit test enquiries to check the form layout
- Make sure forms are user-friendly, clear, and easy to fill out
- Test on desktop and mobile
Your contact form is often the first step to a new client, so it needs to work properly!
4. Check for Broken Links
Nothing breaks trust faster than a broken link. Before launch, we:
- Click every link, button, and menu item
- Double-check that all internal and external links lead where they should
- Fix any typos in URLs
A smooth user journey keeps visitors on your site longer and helps search engines crawl it properly.
Ready to launch your website!
These are only a few of the things we check when we are ready to launch your website; our go live checklist is in reality, a lot longer! Once all of our checks are done, your site is in great shape to launch with confidence.
If you’re planning a new website and want it done right, let’s chat, we would love to help you build and launch a site that looks amazing and performs beautifully.
