Launching a new website is exciting—but before you hit that publish button, there are a few important boxes you’ll want to check. Whether you’re a small business owner or a solo creative, making sure your site is ready for the world ensures you make the best first impression possible. At Bergman Web Design, we’ve helped plenty of clients go live with confidence—so here are three key things we always recommend checking before launching your website.

1. Mobile Responsiveness

Over half of all web traffic comes from mobile devices. If your website doesn’t look great on smartphones and tablets, you’re likely losing visitors before they even get started. Before you launch, test your site on a variety of screen sizes:

• Check menus, images, and buttons for responsiveness.
• Make sure text isn’t too small or overflowing off the screen.
• Ensure that tap targets (like buttons and links) are easy to press with a finger.

We always build mobile-first, responsive websites—but it never hurts to double-check!

2. SEO and Performance Optimization

You don’t need to be an SEO expert, but a few key things can help your site show up in search engines:

• Include relevant keywords in your page titles and meta descriptions.
• Add alt text to all images for accessibility and SEO.
• Make sure your site loads quickly—ideally under 3 seconds.

We recommend running a quick performance audit using free tools like Google PageSpeed Insights to catch anything that could slow your site down.

3. Functionality and Forms

Finally, test all interactive elements on your site. A broken form or dead link can turn visitors away fast:

• Fill out all contact, booking, or quote request forms to ensure they send correctly.
• Check email and phone links to make sure they open the correct app.
• Test social media links and buttons.
• Walk through your customer journey as if you were a brand-new visitor—does everything work as expected?

Ready to Launch?

If you’ve checked off these three essentials, you’re well on your way to a smooth and successful website launch! Need help getting there? At Bergman Web Design, we specialize in clean, responsive, and functional websites for small businesses across Kamloops and the Interior of BC.

Let’s build something great together.
Contact us today for a free consultation.