YOUR WEBSITE, ONE GOOD STEP AT A TIME
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Free website starter checklist — first edition, October 2026

1. START WITH THE JOB
[ ] Write who your website helps.
[ ] Write the one action you most want a visitor to take.
[ ] List the three questions they need answered first.

2. PLAN THE ESSENTIALS
[ ] Outline your home, services, about and contact content.
[ ] Write a clear headline: what you do, who for, and where if relevant.
[ ] Add real examples, photos or testimonials you have permission to use.
[ ] Make prices, inclusions or the process for requesting a quote clear.

3. GET YOUR LOOK TOGETHER
[ ] Choose a background, readable text colour and clear button colour.
[ ] Check the contrast of each text/background pair.
[ ] Keep fonts and spacing consistent.
[ ] Prepare appropriately sized images; keep originals safe.

4. CHOOSE ONLY THE FEATURES YOU NEED
[ ] Decide whether enquiries, bookings or online sales are needed now.
[ ] Confirm which features need a separate service or paid subscription.
[ ] Record domain, hosting and email costs, including renewal prices.
[ ] Make sure your business controls its domain and key accounts.

5. CHECK BEFORE LAUNCH
[ ] Review the site on a real phone and a larger screen.
[ ] Test links, buttons and navigation using a keyboard too.
[ ] Submit a test enquiry and confirm it arrives and can be replied to.
[ ] Check HTTPS, contact details, spelling and page titles.
[ ] Check privacy, consent and other requirements relevant to your business.
[ ] Keep a copy of your site and a way to recover it.

6. KEEP IT USEFUL
[ ] Set renewal reminders.
[ ] Review opening hours, services, prices and contact details regularly.
[ ] Recheck enquiries after changes.
[ ] Track what visitors actually need before adding more features.

YOUR NEXT THREE ACTIONS
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This is a general planning checklist, not a technical, accessibility or legal certification.
You may adapt it for your own business. For custom website help: https://digithat.com.au