Launching a New Website
Launching a new website involves a series of tasks to ensure its functionality, visibility, and overall success. This training section will guide you through the essential steps and provide a checklist to follow when launching a new website.
Website Pre-Launch Checks
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Check Forms and Recipients:
Review all forms on the website and confirm the recipients for each form submission.
Send Test Form:
Submit a test form for each type available on the website to ensure proper delivery.
Link Verification:
Click every link on the website to confirm proper connectivity and functioning.
Proof on PC (Smaller Screen):
Verify the website's appearance and functionality on a smaller screen (PC).
Proof on Mobile:
Check the website's responsiveness and usability on mobile devices.
SEO and Analytics Integration
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Set Up Google SEO:
Optimize the website for search engines by implementing Google SEO best practices.
Embed Google Analytics Code:
Integrate Google Analytics to track and analyze website traffic.
Configuration and Branding
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Link Terms & Conditions:
Ensure that the Terms & Conditions page is linked appropriately.
Contact Info in Header:
Confirm that contact information is prominently displayed in the website header.
Site Map in Footer:
Include a site map in the website footer for easy navigation.
Add Favicon:
Upload and set a favicon to enhance the website's branding.
Domain and Hosting Setup
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Start Monthly Hosting Service:
Initiate the hosting service for the website.
Buy Domain:
Purchase the domain for the website.
Link Live Domain:
Connect the live domain to the website.
Instruct Google to Crawl Site:
Submit the website to Google for crawling and indexing.
Client Management and Billing
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Set Up Google Business Profile:
Create and optimize the Google Business Profile for the website.
Send Invite to Client for Management:
Invite the client to manage the Wix and Google accounts.
Bill Client for Outstanding Services:
Generate and send an invoice to the client for completed services.