Website Redesign Launch Checklist
A redesign goes more smoothly when each page, account and launch task has an owner. Use this website redesign checklist before publishing the new site, then repeat the most important tests after launch.
Website redesign checklist: before development
- List existing URLs, important pages, downloads, forms and integrations. Note which pages generate inquiries or receive search traffic.
- Decide which pages to keep, combine, replace or retire. Assign new URLs and owners for content and approvals.
- Identify who controls the domain, hosting, email, analytics and Search Console. Plan a backup and how to roll back if launch needs to pause.
Before you switch the site
- Test the most important pages on phones and desktops. Follow the main customer paths, including quotes, bookings and checkout where applicable.
- Submit test forms. Check validation, email delivery, success messages and the intended analytics events.
- Map changed URLs to their closest replacements. Check internal links, confirm that approved live pages can be indexed, and review the sitemap.
After launch
- Open the live site on its final domain. Check the important redirects and forms again.
- Confirm analytics and Search Console work on the live site. Review the sitemap and watch for crawl errors or unexpected traffic changes.
- Document who handles updates, backups and fixes, and where access is recorded.
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