Useful websites start with the details.

Practical web-development notes for small-business websites. Work through a launch checklist before you publish.

Your website launch checklist

Use this as a working reminder, then verify each item on the actual website. Ticks stay in this page only.

A reminder list, not an automatic site test, security assessment or accessibility audit.

Forms and accessibility

Give enquiry fields clear labels, explain errors and check that a completed message reaches the right place.

Website performance

Choose loading behaviour for a visible banner and an offscreen gallery, then check the result on a mobile layout.

Website maintenance

Create a practical URL map, choose genuine replacements and check redirects before changing a live website.