Before you launch a website, you’ll want to do a final check of all the elements that make your website workable. There are certain important details you’ll want to make sure are working before you share the website’s URL with friends, family, and the public. Below are some important elements to consider;

1. User-friendly (UX) Interface

A user-friendly interface is easy to use and navigate. Aim at providing a perfect user experience, you’ll want to make sure your website is compatible with mobile devices such as tablets, IOS, and Android. Given how many people view websites on their mobile devices, it’s important to make sure your website is easy to navigate on the phone. Ideally, you should utilize professional UI and UX design services to ensure the interface is effective. 

2. Variable-Browser Compatibility

To ensure that your website functions and looks good across all platforms, test it using a variety of browsers (Firefox, Safari, and Chrome, for instance).

3. External and Internal Links

On your website, you have probably included both internal and external links. Make sure that every link is operational and points to the relevant website before pressing the “publish” button.

4. Security

A digital certificate known as an SSL certifies the legitimacy of a website and permits encrypted communication. The security protocol known as SSL, or Secure Sockets Layer, establishes an encrypted connection between a web server and a web browser.

To safeguard online transactions and maintain the privacy and security of client information, businesses and organizations must install SSL certificates on their websites.

To put it briefly, SSL protects internet connections and stops thieves from accessing or changing data that is sent between two computers. A padlock icon in the address bar next to the URL indicates that the website you are viewing is secure using SSL. Always ensure that your SSL certificate is running properly. This can be addressed with your web hosting provider for example DreamHost. You’ll also want to make sure all your website software and plugins are up to date.

5. Page Speed

A website that loads slowly risks having visitors abandon it, therefore having a quick upload speed is essential. These include compressing pictures and graphics, eliminating redirection, or using icons instead of photos.

6. Forms

If your website includes any subscription or contact forms that potential clients or customers can fill out, make sure the information is accurate and that the form is set up correctly. This is a frequent mistake, and it may be rather upsetting to realize that you do not actually have a record of the client data you believed you were gathering.

7. Design and Imagery

Ensure that all image titles are correct. Alt text should be included with images. Verifying that all of your photos and videos are uploading properly is a good practice. Additionally, make sure that the content on your website is generally readable and not too small, and that the headers are the appropriate size.

8. Performance Assessment

Set up performance monitoring tools like Google Analytics or Google Search Console before launching your website. Verify that these instruments are correctly configured and that data is being recorded. By doing this, you’ll be able to prevent discovering a month later that your analytics tool was never configured correctly and that you have no idea who has visited your website.

9. 404 Error Page

When the server cannot locate the requested page due to a broken link, an incorrectly typed URL, or the removal of a page, visitors are directed to a 404 error page. Make sure that the URLs for all of your pages are adjusted by checking again.

10. Create an Opt-In for Email Sign-Ups or Newsletter

While it’s not necessary for many websites, it’s a good idea to undertake this step right away. You never know when you might wish to update your contacts on business developments, even if there’s no reason to stay in touch right now. You may start doing this at any time, and in no time at all, you’ll have a list of contacts with whom to announce the introduction of your next product.

Conclusion

The process of building a website for your enterprise or organization is important. Even if you did hire a web design service to do the work, you still need to double-check that everything is configured correctly before publishing. There are a lot of tools available to make the process of creating a website easier, even the best website can quickly lose visitors if its SSL certificate is outdated or if it takes too long to load. After all the effort that goes into creating a website for your company, you’ll want to be sure that every little detail is taken care of.