Your Blog Launch Checklist

Ready to go live? Use this checklist to make sure everything is in place.

Essential Setup

Site Basics

• Site name is set correctly
• Logo is uploaded (or using text logo)
• Favicon is configured
• Tagline/description is written

Theme & Design

• Theme is selected and customized
• Colors match your brand
• Fonts are readable
• Mobile view looks good

Content Preparation

Minimum Content

• At least 5 quality posts published
• About page written
• Contact page or form set up
• Privacy policy in place

Content Quality

• All posts are proofread
• Images are optimized
• Links are working
• Categories are organized

Technical Checks

SEO Settings

• Meta titles are set
• Meta descriptions are written
• XML sitemap is enabled
• Robots.txt is configured

Performance

• Images are compressed
• Pages load quickly
• No broken links
• Forms work correctly

Domain & Branding

Custom Domain (Optional)

• Domain is purchased
• DNS is configured
• SSL certificate is active
• Old URLs redirect properly

Social Presence

• Social links are added
• Social sharing works
• Open Graph images set
• Twitter cards configured

Pre-Launch Marketing

Build Anticipation

• Announce on social media
• Tell friends and family
• Email your existing contacts
• Prepare a launch post

Post-Launch Tasks

First Week

• Monitor for errors
• Respond to comments
• Share on social media
• Track initial analytics

First Month

• Publish new content regularly
• Build email list
• Engage with readers
• Analyze what's working

You're Ready!

Don't wait for perfection. Launch when you have the essentials in place and improve as you go.

Remember: A published blog beats a perfect draft every time. 🚀