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Site Health: pre-publish checks

Site Health helps you check whether your website is ready to be published.

Before clicking Publish, it is useful to review pages, content, images, SEO, links, forms, mobile view, and core contact details.

When to use Site Health​

Use Site Health when:

  • you are preparing to publish a new website,
  • you have made major changes,
  • you want to make sure important details are not missing,
  • you have added new pages,
  • you have changed forms or CTAs,
  • you have changed domain or publishing settings,
  • you want a final review before going live.

What to check​

A good pre-publish check includes:

  • main pages,
  • text,
  • images,
  • contact details,
  • SEO,
  • links,
  • forms,
  • booking,
  • mobile view,
  • navigation,
  • legal pages,
  • domain readiness.

Step 1 — Check main pages​

Make sure the main pages exist and are complete.

Common main pages include:

  • Home,
  • Services,
  • About,
  • Contact,
  • FAQ, if needed,
  • Booking, if available,
  • Privacy Policy, if needed,
  • Terms, if needed.

Do not publish with empty or unfinished pages.

Step 2 — Check the homepage​

The homepage is the most important page for first impressions.

Check that it clearly answers:

  • who the business is,
  • what it offers,
  • who it is for,
  • why visitors should trust it,
  • what visitors should do next.

The main CTA should be easy to see.

Step 3 — Check contact details​

Contact details must be completely accurate.

Check:

  • phone number,
  • email,
  • address,
  • opening hours,
  • social links,
  • booking link,
  • map,
  • footer details.

A wrong phone number or email can mean lost leads.

Step 4 — Check buttons and links​

Click all important buttons and links.

Check:

  • whether the CTA goes to the right place,
  • whether the Contact button opens the right page,
  • whether social links work,
  • whether menu links open correctly,
  • whether footer links are correct,
  • whether there are broken links.

Step 5 — Check forms​

If the website has forms, test them before publishing.

Check:

  • whether the form opens,
  • whether fields are correct,
  • whether required fields work,
  • whether the recipient email is correct,
  • whether the confirmation message is clear,
  • whether there is a thank-you message or next step.

Step 6 — Check mobile view​

Mobile view is critical.

Check:

  • whether the menu opens correctly,
  • whether headings fit,
  • whether buttons are easy to tap,
  • whether images are not cropped badly,
  • whether forms are readable,
  • whether the footer is clean,
  • whether the page does not feel overloaded.

Step 7 — Check images and media​

Images should look professional and load correctly.

Check:

  • hero image,
  • gallery,
  • service images,
  • logo,
  • icons,
  • background images.

If an image looks blurry, too dark, or badly cropped, change it before publishing.

Step 8 — Check SEO​

Before publishing, open the SEO section and check:

  • SEO title for main pages,
  • meta description,
  • page names,
  • local SEO details,
  • clear headings,
  • correct service descriptions.

Everything does not need to be perfect, but the basics should not be missing.

Step 9 — Check legal and privacy details​

If the website collects personal information through a form, booking, or newsletter, check whether legal pages are needed.

Possible pages include:

  • Privacy Policy,
  • Terms,
  • Cookie notice,
  • Consent information.

These are especially important when forms, analytics, cookies, or payments are used.

Step 10 — Final check before publishing​

Before clicking Publish, do one final pass:

  • Open the homepage.
  • Open the main pages.
  • Click the main CTAs.
  • Check mobile.
  • Test forms.
  • Check contact details.
  • Check SEO.
  • Make sure there is no draft or placeholder text.

Best practices​

  • Review the website like a customer.
  • Do not check only the homepage.
  • Actually click the buttons.
  • Check mobile before every publish.
  • Do not leave placeholder text.
  • Keep a checklist for every new website.
  • After publishing, check the live URL too.

Video tutorial​

Suggested video for this article:

Title: Site Health check before publishing

Duration: 4-6 minutes

Video flow:

  1. Open Site Health.
  2. Check main pages.
  3. Check contact details.
  4. Check buttons and links.
  5. Test a form.
  6. Check mobile preview.
  7. Check SEO.
  8. Final decision to publish.

Frequently asked questions​

Should I run a Site Health check every time?​

Yes, especially before a new publish or after major changes.

What is the most important thing to check?​

Contact details, buttons, forms, mobile view, and main pages.

Can I publish if SEO is missing from a small page?​

You can, but main pages should at least have a correct title and description.

What should I do if I find a problem?​

Go back to the editor, fix the issue, and check again.

Should I check the live website after publishing?​

Yes. Preview does not replace the final check on the real live URL.