Web pre-launch checklist

Critical questions before pushing live

App build | Which API environment it is pointing to?
Does it require data migration?
Does it relate to email sending feature, if yes, have to turn off the cron to email?

Make sure no lorem ipsum, place holder content exists
Make sure that copyright date (perhaps in the footer) includes the current year.
Make sure the site contains no staging urls

Make sure that images are optimized across web pages (<300 kb)
Make sure although images are optimized, they are not blurry, pixelated
Make sure the main objects in the images are not cropped off (i.e someone's face)
Make sure the logo is in svg format

Make sure that forms are submitting data properly, and it sends to client's emails/ AND switched to production mode
Make sure the admin emails, the owners of the 3rd party services like Google Map, Google places... are of clients/ or Offspring, not personal devs
Make sure that internal links across web pages are working properly, especially from the blocks on Homepage
Make sure that external links across web pages are working properly, and open in a new tab.
Make sure that load time for site pages is optimized (scored with Google speed, >80/100 for desktop, >60 for mob)
Make sure that 404 redirect pages are in place (page-not-found.aspx).
Make sure that metadata is properly in place for any social media sharing content. (If available).
Make sure that spelling and grammar are correct in all metadata. (If available).

Make sure that Yoast SEO is installed and activated
Make sure that alt tags have been added to every image. (Flag to PM if not implemented).
Make sure that a dynamic XML sitemap has been created. (Flag to PM if not implemented).
Make sure that pages have unique meta descriptions (fewer than 156 characters, includes keywords). (Flag to PM if not implemented).
Make sure that pages have unique page titles (fewer than 70 characters, includes keywords). (Flag to PM if not implemented).
Make sure that pages have keywords (fewer than 10, all words appear in page copy). (Flag to PM if not implemented).
Make sure that 301 redirects are in place for all old URLs (redirecting old to new pages). (If available).

Ensure that there is a backup process for DB and files
Make sure that passwords and other website credentials are randomly strong generated, and stored in a secure tool.
Make sure that there's any testing, Vietnamese or Offspring data existed (for Agency projects)
Make sure that web pages offer accessibility for users with disabilities (WAI-ARIA). (If available).
Make sure that web pages announce if the website uses cookies (required in some countries). (If available).
Ensure https is set up and all traffic redirected to https
Security plugins are installed and activated