Website Development Checklist

Have you registered a secure domain name?
Is your domain name optimal? It should be short, easy to recall, similar to your brand name, and have extensions like .com, .net, .org, or a country-specific one.
Do you have a dependable web hosting provider?
Have you installed an SSL certificate for your site? It is crucial for data security, protecting against online theft and cybercrime. It also confirms website ownership.
Since most internet users recognize the importance of SSL certificates, having one assures them that your brand prioritizes safeguarding their data.

To make sure that your website is functioning properly, ask yourself the following questions.

Is the website accessible to all users, regardless of any disabilities or impairments they may have?
Does it enable individuals with disabilities to navigate smoothly?
Is the website compatible with screen readers?
Does it meet legal requirements such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act in the US, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)?
Accessibility testing is essential to ensure inclusivity and meet the needs of people with disabilities.

Does your website comply with both local and global regulations, tailored to the intended audience? It is crucial for your web development checklist because non-compliance could lead to penalties.
Have you included necessary site disclosures? These should ideally cover:
Disclosure of receiving commissions through affiliate links for recommended products and services.
Disclosure of receiving compensation for any site content, including photos, text, or videos.
Disclosure of recommending users consult professionals for medical or legal advice provided on the site.
Is the website compliant with relevant data protection laws, such as GDPR, SOC2, HIPAA, CCPA, etc.?
Are your users adequately informed about how and why their information is collected and used?

Are all texts properly formatted, grammatically correct, and utilizing relevant keywords?
Are all company contact details accurate?
Have placeholder images been replaced with final images?
Have all images been optimized for fast loading times?
Are all videos uploaded with the correct scripts?
Do images, texts, and videos load seamlessly on most customer devices and browsers?
Is downloadable content (eBooks, studies, whitepapers) available
Is downloadable content downloading smoothly for users on different endpoints?

Does your website comply with both local and global regulations, tailored to the intended audience? It is crucial for your web development checklist because non-compliance could lead to penalties.
Have you included necessary site disclosures? These should ideally cover:
Disclosure of receiving commissions through affiliate links for recommended products and services.
Do all pages on the website have correct H1 headings, SEO titles, and unique meta descriptions?
Is all metadata for website content included in the RSS feed?
Has a dynamic XML sitemap been generated?
Have you submitted the XML sitemap to search engines?
Have URL names been adjusted to align with the site’s content structure?
If there are old URLs, have 301 redirects been set up?
Are rel=”nofollow” tags needed? If yes, have they been added where necessary?

Have you inserted tracking codes? These are JavaScript snippets added to a website’s HTML code to track traffic sources and user interactions. Utilize tools like Google Analytics to assess the effectiveness of these codes.
Develop initial strategies, at the least, for conversion tracking, conversion rate optimization, campaign monitoring, marketing data analysis, and related tasks.
Integrate suitable plugins with your site. These plugins offer specific features for monitoring website activity and deriving actionable insights for enhancing user experiences and conversion rates.

Does the website and all its components load swiftly, accurately, and fully on various devices, browsers, browser versions, and operating systems?
Does the website function as anticipated on the device-browser-OS combinations used by your primary target audience?
We recommend testing the site on real browsers and devices to detect any bugs, errors, or anomalies before users encounter them. Cross-browser testing should be a vital part of your website development strategy.

Does the website load within three seconds or, ideally, two for ecommerce sites? Any longer, and you could lose around 40% of potential customers due to abandonment.
Website speed is crucial for a website’s success.
Testing must include checking the website’s loading speed across various browsers and devices.
Is the site loading optimally across multiple browsers, browser versions, devices, and operating systems? Keep in mind the diversity of device-browser-OS combinations your users may have.

Perform Geolocation testing to confirm that your website provides content tailored to a user’s location.
Failure in testing may lead to mis-targeting and result in negative website experiences.
Geolocation testing is crucial for business success, so ensure that various test scenarios are covered from all target locations.
Additionally, conduct Geoblocking to limit content access based on user location, which may be necessary to comply with different laws or distribution rights across countries.

Does the website have a responsive design that adapts to various device screen sizes and resolutions? Make sure to conduct responsive design tests before launching the site.
Is the website optimized with a mobile-first design, ensuring it is mobile-friendly and performs well on mobile devices?

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