Small business website checklist before you launch
By Shahzada Abdullah | 2026-10-18
Before you publish, run through this list. It covers the basics that most new websites miss.
Works well on mobile
Most visitors use a phone. Check every page on a small screen.
Loads quickly
Compress images and avoid heavy scripts. Slow pages lose visitors.
Has one clear call to action
Tell people what to do next: call, email, book or buy.
Makes contact easy
Show an email, a WhatsApp link or a form on every key page.
Includes basic SEO
Give each page its own title, description and one main heading, and submit a sitemap in Google Search Console.
Tracks visits and has a privacy page
Add analytics, and publish a short privacy policy. Need help? See my web development service.