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WordPress launch checklist

WordPress Launch Checklist

A complete WordPress launch checklist covering content, SEO, speed, security, forms, analytics, and backups.

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Recommendation

Start with the job, then choose the plugin.

Launch QA should test the site as a visitor, owner, search engine, and maintainer. Each view catches different mistakes.

Suggested stack

A practical first version

Search ConsoleAnalyticsBackup toolSecurity pluginCache pluginForm pluginRedirect manager

Checklist

Before you decide or launch

  1. 01

    Review all public pages and menus.

  2. 02

    Test forms, email delivery, and thank-you pages.

  3. 03

    Submit sitemap and check robots settings.

  4. 04

    Run mobile speed tests.

  5. 05

    Create a backup and confirm restore path.

Alternatives

When not to use the default choice

  • Use host backups when restore tests pass.
  • Use server-level cache when available.
  • Use a project management checklist for teams.

Common mistakes

What to avoid

  • Launching with staging noindex enabled.
  • Forgetting form notifications.
  • Leaving placeholder content.
  • Skipping mobile checks.
  • Not recording plugin licenses.

First offer

Get the WordPress launch checklist and plugin stack worksheet.

The first conversion should be simple: capture builders and site owners before offering affiliate recommendations, audits, or implementation help.