WooCommerce launch checklist
WooCommerce Launch Checklist
A practical launch checklist for small WooCommerce stores before accepting real orders.
Recommendation
Start with the job, then choose the plugin.
Test the full buyer journey with real payment modes and transactional emails before sending traffic to the store.
Suggested stack
A practical first version
WooCommerceStripePayPalMailPoet or KlaviyoLiteSpeed CacheShortPixelGoogle Analytics
Checklist
Before you decide or launch
- 01
Place a test order for every payment method.
- 02
Verify taxes and shipping zones.
- 03
Check order emails and refund emails.
- 04
Test coupons, abandoned cart flows, and account creation.
- 05
Confirm analytics and conversion events.
Alternatives
When not to use the default choice
- Use Shopify when the store needs less WordPress control.
- Use Easy Digital Downloads for purely digital products.
- Use a managed WooCommerce host for higher operational support.
Common mistakes
What to avoid
- Launching without a refund test.
- Adding too many checkout plugins.
- Ignoring mobile checkout.
- Forgetting transactional email deliverability.