Why Launch Day Shouldn't Be Stressful
Most freelancer panics happen 10 minutes after pointing DNS: forms don't send emails, mobile headers overflow horizontally, or the client can't log in. A rigorous checklist prevents 100% of these amateur mistakes.
Phase 1: Security & Access Controls
- Change default "admin" username to a unique handle.
- Enforce Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for all Administrator roles.
- Confirm SSL certificate is active with strict HTTPS redirection.
- Disable WordPress file editing in wp-config.php.
Phase 2: Forms & Transactional Email Delivery
- Verify Fluent SMTP is active with SendGrid, Resend, or Amazon SES.
- Send 3 real test submissions from an iPhone and check inbox arrival.
- Confirm form spam protection (Honeypot and Cloudflare Turnstile).
Phase 3: Backups & Performance
- Take a full pre-launch snapshot and store off-site on Google Drive or S3.
- Run Mobile Lighthouse: verify Performance ≥ 90, Accessibility ≥ 95, SEO = 100.
- Check viewport responsiveness at 360px, 768px, and 1280px.
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