Use this guide to review your new website before we mark your project as complete.
Each section includes simple checks to ensure everything looks and works as expected.
?️ Visual & Layout Checks
- The site looks correct on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- Logos, images, and icons are displaying properly
- Fonts and colours align with your brand
- All main pages load without visual errors
- The layout flows logically and is easy to navigate
? Links & Navigation
- Main menu items and footer links work correctly
- Buttons link to the correct pages or sections
- Social media icons open the right profiles
- Contact links open email or dial the number on mobile
*Broken Links can also be flagged in the AHrefs Site Audit
? Forms & Functionality
- All forms submit correctly and send to your email
- You receive a notification when a form is submitted
- Any automation (e.g. welcome emails, bookings) is triggering correctly
- Any Email or CRM Integrations map to the right field and group.
- Your Google Map (if included) is working and clickable
? Email Integrations & Long-Term Notes
- If your website uses a Microsoft 365 email connected form, make sure to note the App Registration expiry date This can be found in your Website Owner’s Manual (WOM). Set a calendar reminder to renew access before it expires to avoid disruption.
? Content Review
- Spelling and grammar are correct across all pages
- Business name, contact info, and hours are accurate
- Your services, pricing, or product info is up to date
- The About page reflects your story and team correctly
We recommend Neuron writer for advanced content SEO optimisation
? Search & SEO Basics
- Ahrefs Site Audit Health Score is 90 or greater – Page titles and meta descriptions are set and preview correctly in search engines Check Ahrefs Site Audit
- Your website loads in 3 – 5 seconds on mobile We aim for your site to load in under 5 seconds, with content starting to appear almost immediately. If you want to go further, we offer performance optimisation add-ons. Check for yourself Google Page Speed & Optimisations Test
- Your home page conforms to WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards
We aim for full compliance with Australian guidelines and your site’s accessibility statement. Let us know if you’d like further accessibility optimisation. WCAG Compliance Checker - Your website has been submitted to Google Search Console
- You (or your team) can log in to Google Search Console and Google Analytics (if set up)
- If included, you have access to Ranks Pro for your Google Map & search ranking reports
? Legal & Privacy Compliance
- Your Privacy Policy includes the correct business name and contact for your data/privacy officer
- All required disclaimers or compliance notes are visible on your site
? Site Ownership & Access
- You have login access to your WordPress dashboard
- Your admin login details have been saved securely
- You know how to edit basic content
- You have saved your hosting, domain and other access credentials securely
? Go-Live Confidence
? Website Security Your website includes core security measures such as brute force protection, firewall rules, and 2FA login via WP Ghost. We recommend reviewing your site security regularly. We’ll follow up with a full guide on how your website is protected and what you can do to keep it secure over time.
- You’re happy with how your website looks and functions
- You understand how to request changes if you would like us to make updates for you.
- You’ve received your website owners manual and know where to find it
- You can access our Website Owners Help Knowledge Base.
- You feel ready to share your website with the world!
✅ Final Step: Sign Off
If everything looks good, please reply to our Hand over email with:
“Approved – I’m happy with the site and ready to go live.”
We’ll consider that your final sign-off, and your support period will begin from there.
