Before launch, we test a website with a repeatable QA process that confirms every page, form, and tracking point works on real devices, loads quickly, and is protected behind HTTPS.
We do this in a staging (private) environment first, so nothing gets indexed or seen by customers while we fix issues. Then we run a final “production preview” after the domain, SSL, and caching settings match the live setup, because performance and tracking can behave differently once the site is public. If you’re building or rebuilding with us through our Orlando web design service, this testing is baked into the build, not tacked on at the end.
What we test before launch
| Test area | What we verify | Common fixes before launch |
|---|---|---|
| Content and UX | Spelling, service details, hours, phone, addresses, pricing notes, clear calls to action, and that every button goes where it should | Broken links, confusing menus, missing trust info, inconsistent business info |
| Mobile and browser | Layouts and menus on iPhone and Android, plus Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox | Text too small, sticky headers covering content, tap targets too close, weird spacing |
| Forms and lead flow | Contact forms, booking requests, chat, quote requests, and any payments or portals | Emails not delivering, missing required fields, spam protection too aggressive, thank-you pages not firing |
| Speed and stability | Core Web Vitals basics (LCP, INP, CLS), image weight, caching, and third-party scripts | Oversized images, too many plugins, heavy fonts, unneeded scripts slowing pages |
| Accessibility | Keyboard navigation, focus states, color contrast, alt text, form labels, and readable headings aligned with WCAG guidelines | Poor contrast, missing labels, modals that trap users, non-descriptive link text |
| SEO and indexability | Title tags, meta descriptions, canonicals, sitemap, robots settings, schema, and no accidental “noindex” on important pages | Duplicate titles, blocked pages, missing schema, wrong canonical URLs |
| Security and privacy | HTTPS, admin access limits, plugin/theme updates, backups, and basic risk checks aligned with OWASP-style threat categories | Weak passwords, outdated components, exposed login pages, missing backups |
| Analytics and reporting | GA4, conversion events, call clicks, form submits, and ad pixels if you run ads | Events not firing, duplicate tags, missing conversion pages, bad referral spam filters |
If speed is a lead problem for you (it often is for Orlando service businesses where most visitors come from phones), we focus on the items tied to Core Web Vitals and web design so your pages feel fast when someone is deciding whether to call.
Accessibility is also part of launch readiness, especially in Florida where demand letters and complaints are common in many industries. We walk through the practical checks covered in what website accessibility means for a business site, then fix the items that block keyboard use, screen readers, and basic readability.
Go-live steps we run right before (and right after) launch
Right before launch, we take a full backup, confirm SSL is active, confirm your DNS points to the right server, and validate that any old URLs redirect to the best matching new pages (301 redirects). Right after launch, we submit the XML sitemap in Search Console, scan for 404 errors, test every form again on the live domain, and watch traffic and conversions for the first 24 to 72 hours so issues get caught quickly.
If your site is on WordPress, hosting settings and maintenance affect launch quality more than most people expect, so our WordPress hosting setup includes backups, updates, caching, and uptime monitoring that support a stable launch and fewer surprise outages.
If you want us to run a pre-launch QA sweep on your current site (even if another team built it), we can provide a punch list of fixes, verify the redirect plan, and confirm tracking so you launch with clean data and working lead flow.
