The 15-point checklist before you publish your website

Before you press publish, run through this list. It takes about 20 minutes and catches the mistakes that cost you enquiries.

The words

1. 1Your headline says what you do and where. Read it as a stranger would.
2. 2No leftover example text. Search every page for made-up names, "lorem ipsum" or template details.
3. 3Prices, opening hours and services are current.
4. 4Spelling and phone numbers checked. Read them out loud; it catches more.

Contact

1. 1Send yourself a test message through the contact form and check it arrives.
2. 2Tap the phone number on your phone. It should start a call.
3. 3Your email address works and isn't the template's example address.

On a phone

1. 1Open every page on your own phone. Most visitors will see it this way.
2. 2Buttons are easy to tap and nothing runs off the side of the screen.

Photos and links

1. 1Photos are yours (or you have permission) and show real work.
2. 2Every link and menu item works.

Google

1. 1Each page has a title and description that say what's on it.
2. 2Your business name, phone and address match your Google Business Profile.

Selling online

1. 1Place a test order and check the confirmation email arrives.
2. 2Delivery, returns and privacy pages are in place.