5 Things I Check Before Deploying a New Website

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Learn the essential checks to perform before deploying a new website to ensure a smooth launch and avoid common pitfalls

intermediate Published 25 Jun 2026

Action Steps

Review the website's functionality and user experience using tools like Lighthouse to identify areas for improvement
Check for broken links and validate HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code using tools like W3C Validator
Test website performance and page load times using tools like GTmetrix or Pingdom
Verify website security by checking for SSL certificates, updating dependencies, and running security audits using tools like OWASP ZAP
Configure and test backups, updates, and monitoring systems to ensure website reliability and uptime

Who Needs to Know This

Developers, DevOps engineers, and project managers can benefit from this checklist to ensure a successful website deployment

Key Insight

💡 A pre-deployment checklist can help catch critical issues and ensure a smooth website launch

Key Takeaways

Learn the essential checks to perform before deploying a new website to ensure a smooth launch and avoid common pitfalls

The first time I deployed a client website on my own, I genuinely thought the hard part was over once...