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Web Design6 min read404 AjansSeptember 5, 2026Updated: September 21, 2026

The Pre-Launch Checklist for Your Website

The Pre-Launch Checklist for Your Website

A website project can take weeks, but a small oversight at launch — a broken form, a wrong phone number, a page that breaks on mobile — can undercut all that effort. Here's the checklist we run before every launch.

Content and Contact Checks

  • —Are all phone numbers, emails and addresses correct?
  • —Have all pages been reviewed for spelling and grammar?
  • —Has the contact form been tested end-to-end — does the message actually arrive?
  • —Do social links point to the right accounts?

Technical and Performance Checks

  • —Tested across browsers (Chrome, Safari, Edge)?
  • —Mobile layout checked on a real phone?
  • —Page speed at an acceptable level?
  • —SSL (https) active?
  • —404 page and basic redirects working correctly?

SEO Fundamentals Check

  • —Does every page have its own unique title and meta description?
  • —Google Search Console and Analytics set up?
  • —Sitemap.xml generated and submitted?
  • —Alt text entered for all images?

Why Is This Checklist So Important?

The launch moment is when teams are most eager to finish — and precisely when the most items get skipped. An agency that doesn't run pre-launch checks systematically on a Sakarya web design project may leave you discovering surprises after your site is already live.

At 404 Ajans this checklist is a standard step in every project — we verify every detail together before a site goes live.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tools do I absolutely need before launching my site?+

The minimum set: Google Search Console (for site verification and sitemap submission), Google Analytics 4 (visitor tracking) and PageSpeed Insights (page speed check). All three are free and take minutes to set up.

How long does it take for a newly launched site to appear on Google?+

1–4 weeks is a typical crawl timeline for a new site. Submitting the sitemap through Google Search Console and requesting indexing via the URL Inspection tool can speed this up.

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Efe TacirlioğluFounder & Lead Developer & UI/UX Designer

Founder of 404 Ajans, based in Istanbul. Builds and designs the agency's web design, e-commerce and custom software projects end to end, drawing on a background in the gaming industry.

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