Website Launch Day: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Smooth Go-Live
Final Pre-Launch Sanity Checks
Run a Final Backup
Coordinate with Your Team
Schedule Launch for a Low-Traffic Period
The Go-Live Process: Step-by-Step
Updating DNS Settings
Migrating the Website
Implementing 301 Redirects
Removing 'Noindex' Tags
Immediate Post-Launch Monitoring
Conduct a Full Site Review
Check Analytics and Search Console
Monitor Site Performance and Uptime
Announcing Your New Website
Prepare Your Marketing Channels
Engage With Your Audience
Conclusion
References
Posted Jun 30, 2025
Your website is ready, but the launch itself is a critical process. Learn what to do on go-live day, how to monitor for issues, and what steps to take right after.