Launching a website is not just clicking publish. In the UK, you need the basics right: mobile usability, speed, SEO, tracking, and compliance. Use this checklist to avoid the most common launch mistakes.
SEO essentials
- Unique page title and meta description for every key page (Home, Services, Portfolio, Contact).
- One clear H1 per page (your main keyword + location if relevant).
- Clean URLs (short, readable, no random numbers).
- Image alt text for key images (describe the photo and context).
- Schema markup for LocalBusiness (name, phone, email, service area).
- XML sitemap available and submitted in Google Search Console.
Speed and performance
- Compress images (WebP if possible) and lazy-load non-critical media.
- Cache enabled (server or plugin).
- Minify CSS/JS if your stack supports it.
- Test on mobile data (4G) not only Wi‑Fi.
Tracking (UK business must-have)
- Google Analytics 4 installed.
- Google Search Console verified.
- Event tracking for contact actions: phone clicks, WhatsApp clicks, form submits.
Conversion checks
- Phone number is clickable on mobile (tel link).
- WhatsApp button works and includes a pre-filled message.
- Contact form works and shows a clear success message.
- Above-the-fold CTA is visible on phone screens.
Trust and compliance
- Privacy Policy page (GDPR/UK GDPR).
- Cookie notice if you use non-essential cookies/trackers.
- Terms page if you sell online.
- SSL active (HTTPS) and HTTP redirects to HTTPS.
Final checks
- Spell-check key pages.
- Test on Chrome + Safari (iPhone) + Android browser.
- Check forms, menus, and broken links.
- Set a backup routine (weekly minimum).
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