Website Launch Checklist + Coming Soon Template

Launching a website without a proper checklist is like opening a store without checking the lights work. Here's your comprehensive launch checklist for 2026, plus a free coming soon template to build pre-launch hype.

Pre-Launch Checklist

✅ All pages proofread for typos and grammar
✅ Contact forms tested and receiving submissions
✅ All links verified (no 404s)
✅ Mobile responsive on all devices
✅ Page speed optimized (target 90+ Lighthouse score)
✅ SSL certificate installed

SEO Checklist

✅ Title tags and meta descriptions on all pages
✅ XML sitemap generated and submitted
✅ Google Analytics and Search Console connected
✅ Schema markup implemented
✅ Canonical URLs set
✅ Robots.txt configured

Legal Checklist

✅ Privacy policy page
✅ Terms of service
✅ Cookie consent banner
✅ GDPR compliance (if serving EU)

Build Pre-Launch Hype

Use our coming soon template to capture email signups before your main site goes live. Combine it with social media teasers for maximum impact. When you're ready, browse our full template collection.