Website Launch Checklist — 30 Days Before Go-Live
Launches fail from forgotten basics — broken forms, wrong DNS, missing analytics. Use this 30-day launch checklist so your business website goes live once, correctly, with SEO and legal foundations.
Assign owners: client content, developer tech, marketing tracking.
Whether you are fixing an existing site or planning a new build, these practices apply across WordPress, Next.js, and hybrid stacks. TechBisht ships them on low-budget landings from ₹1,000 through full-stack SaaS projects.
Small fixes (meta titles, broken links) are free wins you can do this week. Structural changes — new checkout, CRM wiring, migration off hacked WordPress — need a developer with written scope so timelines stay predictable.
30 days before
- Finalize sitemap and page list
- Draft privacy policy + terms — India guide
- Prepare copy and images
- Set up Search Console property
- Plan DNS cutover window
7 days before
- Test all forms → email/CRM
- Mobile QA on real devices
- SSL + canonical + redirects
- Analytics + conversion events
- 404 page and favicon
Launch day
- Switch DNS / publish
- Submit sitemap
- Update Google Business Profile
- Announce on social/email
- Monitor uptime
Week after
- Fix Search Console coverage errors
- Check Core Web Vitals
- Review form spam filters
- Annual audit habits
Budget expectations in India
| Scope | Starting from | Best for | | ----- | ------------- | -------- | | Launch QA pass | ₹2K–₹8K | Add-on to build | | Full launch management | ₹10K–₹20K | Ecommerce | | DIY on ₹1K site | ₹0 | Use this checklist |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Launch Friday evening before holiday
- No staging review
- Robots.txt blocking all
- Forgetting to remove maintenance noindex
- Ad spend before conversion tracking verified
When to DIY vs hire help
| Task | DIY-friendly | Hire a developer | | ---- | ------------ | ---------------- | | Blog posts & GBP updates | Yes | Optional | | SSL, DNS, canonical redirects | Risky alone | Recommended | | Razorpay + GST invoice wiring | Uncommon | Recommended | | New Next.js site from scratch | Rarely | Recommended |
Indian SMBs often start with a ₹1,000 landing page and reinvest once leads cover upgrades. Compare all plans before signing open-ended hourly contracts.
Next steps
- Audit your current site against the checklist and tables above
- Compare pricing tiers if you need a rebuild or upgrade
- Contact us with your URL, industry, and deadline for a written scope
- Stack improvements — SEO, speed, and UX compound over 30–90 days
FAQ
Soft launch?
Password staging OK; ensure noindex until public launch.
Who submits sitemap?
Developer or owner — document Search Console access handoff.
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