MIAMI SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE

Small Business Website Launch Checklist

Check off what you have completed. Start with the essentials; optional steps can wait. Your progress saves in this browser when available.

1. Plan Your Website’s Purpose

Decide what a visitor should understand and do first.

Choose one primary actionFor example: call, request a quote, book, or visit.
Name your main audienceWrite who you serve and the problem they bring.
Prioritize key servicesLead with the two or three offers customers ask about most.
Sketch the page listStart with home, services, about, and contact.

2. Prepare Your Website Content

Collect approved details before design and review every claim.

Confirm business detailsUse the current name, phone, email, hours, and real service area.
Gather brand assetsFind approved logo files, colors, and readable type choices.
Choose genuine visualsUse clear photos of your work, team, or location with permission.
Write specific service copyExplain what each service includes, who it helps, and the next step.

3. Check Mobile Usability & Contact Forms

Test the whole path on a phone and a desktop.

Review every page on mobileText should read easily without zooming or horizontal scrolling.
Try menus and buttonsTap targets should be easy to use and contact options easy to find.
Send a real test inquiryCheck required fields, delivery, confirmation, and reply address.
Check basic accessibilityUse descriptive links, image text, labels, and keyboard navigation.

4. Launch Your Website & Verify the Essentials

Run these checks on the live site, then monitor it.

Open every important linkCheck navigation, contact links, social profiles, and downloads.
Confirm HTTPS and your main addressCheck for a valid secure connection and one preferred domain.
Review search titles and descriptionsGive each key page a distinct, accurate title and summary.
Review your public business listingsIf you have a Google Business Profile, link the live site and verify its details.

Optional: After launch

Useful after the essentials are in place.

Set up privacy-aware measurementTrack visits or inquiries only if the data will guide a decision.
Connect Google Search ConsoleSubmit a sitemap and monitor indexing after launch.
Publish a project exampleShow the challenge, your work, and a supportable result.
Set a review reminderRecheck services, contact details, links, and photos regularly.

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Replacing an existing website?

The redesign checklist adds content planning, URL changes and follow-up for a site that is already live.

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