6 Must-Do Checks For Your New Website

Jill Kurtz, Owner, Kurtz Digital StrategyWhether you are about to launch a brand new website or you are just working to refresh a current site, here’s a list of the details that should get your attention.ProofreadCheck for proper spelling, typos, and grammar. Be sure to pay attention to all text including headlines, slideshows, navigation, buttons, forms, image alt tags and callouts.Update LinksOften sites are developed at a test location. Make sure all links are pointing to your live website.Size ImagesMake sure your images are sized properly for their use. Using a really large image to display in a very small spot can slow the speed of your site.Test FormsDo test entries on all forms. Make sure the path from one field to the next is correct, that error messages are clear, and that the right thing happens when the user submits. Also check to make sure the form information is properly recorded or sent.View on MobileLook at the site on several mobile devices. Check to be sure you can read text and navigate around the site. Ensure that users can complete core tasks at the site.Check SpeedCheck load time. Google has a free tool to help with this. Site speed is a factor in your search engine rank, so follow the improvements Google recommends.[author]About the Author: Jill Kurtz founded Kurtz Digital Strategy to help clients see the communication potential of the newest trends and technologies. She is an expert at website strategy and redesign, social media planning, and developing exceptional content.[/author]