MODULE EIGHT: LESSON ONE

Written By Hannah Weathers

Final Site Review & Pre-Publish Checklist

You’ve built your site, customized every page, and optimized it for mobile! you’re almost ready to launch! But before we hit that publish button, let’s do one final review to make sure everything is polished, functional, and ready for readers.

This lesson will walk you through the essential things to double-check so you can publish with confidence.

Note

If you purchased any additional add-ons for your site — like the Shop Page, Interactive Reading Order Map, or Bonus Content Page — head to the Resource Vault now to access those lessons before continuing here.

Additionally, if you are wanting to check out the Bonus Module and try your hand at adding a custom font through CSS, head there now!

If you didn’t purchase any extras and don’t want to use any CSS, you’re right on track — let’s head to the finish line!

Final Site Review

Here’s what you should review on your site, page by page:

1. Remove Placeholder Text & Images

  • Did you replace all template text with your own?

  • Are there any “lorem ipsum” text blocks still lingering?

  • Are all placeholder images swapped for your own graphics, covers, or photos?

Tip: If you’re not ready to fill in a section, it’s better to delete it for now — you can always add it back later.

2. Confirm Navigation & Menus

  • Do all your navigation links work and point to the correct pages?

  • Are your menu titles clear and easy to understand?

  • Are there any unlinked pages you meant to add?

3. Test Buttons & Links

  • Check every button and link to ensure they lead where they’re supposed to, whether that’s your Amazon book links, bonus content, or social media.

  • Don’t forget your footer links!

4. Test Your Contact Form

  • Submit a test message through your contact form.

  • Make sure it delivers to the correct email address.

  • Customize your form’s confirmation message if you haven’t already.

5. Confirm Your Newsletter Sign-Up

  • If you have a newsletter form, make sure it’s connected to your email marketing platform.

  • Submit a test signup and confirm the subscriber lands in the right list or sequence.

Mobile & Device Check

Even if you’ve already done mobile optimization, give your site one more review on different devices:

  • Phone (Apple and Android if possible)

  • Tablet

  • Desktop

Click through every page to ensure the layout, text, and images display correctly across devices.

Optional: List What You’ll Add Later

If you have content that’s not quite ready — like bonus content or upcoming releases — make a quick list of what you’ll add later. This way, you can launch now and continue updating as you go.

Reminder: Your site doesn’t have to be “finished” forever. It’s a living space you can (and should) update regularly!

Your Pre-Publish Checklist

✓ All placeholder text and images have been replaced or removed
✓ Navigation menus are clear and functional
✓ All links and buttons work correctly
✓ Contact form is tested and working
✓ Newsletter signup form is connected and tested
✓ Mobile and tablet views are reviewed
✓ Future content to add is noted

Once you’ve completed this final review, you’re ready to move on to the next step: connecting your domain and setting up your site’s key backend settings.

Hannah Weathers
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