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Lesson 9

Search Visibility Checklist

Why this matters

Use this every time you launch a new site, app, or course. Don't skip a step.

The 14-item launch checklist

Walk top-to-bottom. Don't skip.

  • Domain connected with no redirect loops
  • SSL active (https) site-wide
  • sitemap.xml exists and validates
  • robots.txt valid, not blocking content
  • Google Search Console verified & sitemap submitted
  • Bing Webmaster Tools verified & sitemap submitted
  • Google Analytics 4 installed and firing
  • Unique meta title on every page
  • Unique meta description on every page
  • One correct H1 per page, matches intent
  • Relevant schema added & validated
  • All money pages submitted for indexing
  • Broken-link sweep run (no 4xx on internal links)
  • Mobile-Friendly Test passes
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