A Pre-launch Checklist for Web Developers
Purpose
The purpose of this prelaunch checklist is to help web developers thoroughly verify and ensure all aspects of a website are functional, optimized, and ready for a successful launch.
Audience
This checklist is intended for web developers and quality assurance teams involved in the final stages of website development before launching.
Final QA Changes
Any additional changes that have been flagged after a task is marked as Ready to Launch will get added here for completion
Functionality Testing
Forms working correctly
Links directing correctly
Interactive elements functional
Custom features/plugins working
Performance Testing
Page load times optimized
Responsive design verified
Cross-Browser Compatibility
Tested in Chrome
Tested in Firefox
Tested in Safari
Tested in Edge
Content Review
No typos or grammatical errors
Images optimized with alt text
Media files loading correctly
SEO and Analytics
Meta tags set up
Google Analytics integrated
XML sitemap accessible
Accessibility Testing
WCAG standards met
Keyboard navigation tested
Screen reader compatibility
Visual Design Consistency
Design matches mockups
High-quality images/graphics
Consistent layout/design
User Experience (UX) Testing
Usability testing completed
Intuitive navigation
No UX issues
Final Approval and Sign-off
Stakeholder approvals obtained
All tasks marked as Done
All items in the Pre-launch checklist are completed and signed off
