Client Review Checklist for Websites

Client Review Checklist for Websites

Introduction:

Before launching your website, it’s crucial to conduct a thorough review to ensure everything meets your expectations and functions correctly. This checklist will guide you through key areas to review, from content and design to functionality and security, ensuring a seamless user experience and compliance with best practices. Please take your time to review each item carefully and provide feedback where necessary.

1. Content Review

  • Text Content: All text is accurate, error-free, and free of typos.

  • Images: Images are high-quality and relevant. Verify image alt text for accessibility.

  • Videos: All videos play correctly and are embedded properly.

  • Links: All internal and external links work and lead to the correct pages.

2. Design and Layout

  • Overall Design: The design aligns with brand guidelines and client expectations.

  • Responsive Design: The site is mobile-friendly and compatible with various devices.

  • Navigation: The navigation is intuitive and easy to use.

  • Colors and Fonts: Colors and fonts are consistent throughout the website.

3. Functionality

  • Forms: All forms function properly, and submissions are received.

  • E-commerce: Check product pages, cart, and checkout on e-commerce sites.

  • Search Feature: The search feature works correctly and returns relevant results when applicable.

  • Social Media Integration: All social media links and share buttons function correctly.

4. SEO and Performance

  • SEO Meta Tags: Title tags and meta descriptions are optimized for search engines.

  • URL Structure: URLs are clean, descriptive, and SEO-friendly.

  • Loading Speed: The website loads quickly on all devices (check with Google PageSpeed Insights).

  • Analytics: Google Analytics (or equivalent) is set up and tracking correctly.

5. Compliance and Accessibility

  • Accessibility: The website follows accessibility best practices, including alt text for images and readable fonts.

  • Legal Compliance: Adhere to regulations like GDPR and ADA.

  • Privacy Policy: A privacy policy is present and linked appropriately.

6. Backup and Security

  • Backup: A backup solution is in place for the website.

  • Security: SSL certificate is active; verify security plugins or measures.

7. Final Review

  • Client Review: The client has reviewed and approved all aspects of the website.

  • Feedback: Any final feedback from the client has been addressed.

  • Go Live Approval: Obtain formal approval to launch the website.

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