launch-checklist

name	launch-checklist
description	Everything that needs to be true before real people see this. Pre-launch audit covering copy, meta tags, error states, mobile, performance, analytics, and the things everyone forgets. Use before any launch or public release.

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

Copy

• 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