Launch Checklist

Everything that needs to be true before real people see this.

How to use

• /launch-checklist Run a pre-launch audit against these constraints.

Checklist

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• [ ] All placeholder/lorem ipsum text has been replaced
• [ ] Headlines communicate value, not just describe features
• [ ] CTA button text is specific and action-oriented
• [ ] Error messages are human-readable with recovery steps
• [ ] Empty states have helpful copy and clear next actions
• [ ] Legal pages exist: Terms, Privacy Policy, at minimum

Technical

• [ ] Page loads in under 3 seconds on mobile 4G
• [ ] No console errors in production build
• [ ] Forms validate inline and preserve data on error
• [ ] All links work (no 404s, no placeholder hrefs)
• [ ] Favicon and app icons are set
• [ ] SSL certificate is active and valid

SEO and Social

• [ ] Page titles are unique and descriptive (50-60 chars)
• [ ] Meta descriptions exist for all public pages (150-160 chars)
• [ ] Open Graph tags are set (title, description, image)
• [ ] Twitter Card tags are set
• [ ] Canonical URLs are configured
• [ ] Sitemap exists and is submitted

Mobile

• [ ] All pages tested on actual mobile devices (not just responsive preview)
• [ ] Touch targets are at least 44x44px
• [ ] Forms are usable with mobile keyboards (correct input types)
• [ ] No horizontal scrolling on any viewport
• [ ] Text is readable without zooming

Analytics

• [ ] Analytics tracking is installed and firing
• [ ] Key conversion events are tracked (signup, purchase, activation)
• [ ] Error events are logged
• [ ] UTM parameters are preserved through signup flow

Post-Launch

• [ ] Monitoring/uptime alerts are configured
• [ ] Error reporting is active (Sentry or equivalent)
• [ ] Support channel exists and is reachable
• [ ] Backup and recovery process is documented and tested