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Launch Checklist

Eight steps from "idea" to "open for business." Progress saves automatically in your browser.

• 1. Register your domain

  Pick a name that's easy to say and spell. .com first. Lock it in.

  Get a domain →
• 2. Set up professional email

  you@yourbusiness.com on Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace.

  Set up professional email →
• 3. Choose hosting + a builder

  Managed WordPress or a website builder if you want to skip the tech.

  Get hosting →
• 4. Turn on SSL

  Free with modern hosts. Look for the padlock at https://yourdomain.com.

• 5. Install analytics

  Google Analytics 4 or a lightweight alternative like Plausible.

• 6. Add legal pages

  Privacy policy, terms, and a contact page with a real address.

• 7. Claim social profiles

  Same handle on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn. Even if you don't post yet.

• 8. Launch announcement

  Post on every channel you already use. Ask people to share.