✅ Free Website Checklist for Beginners (2025)

Looking for a free website checklist that speaks your language and does not assume you are a developer? This page is for beginners and small business owners who want a clear, simple website launch checklist from idea to publish.

Instead of reading 20 different guides, you get a single printable checklist that walks you through everything your first website needs to look professional and ready for customers.

What you get inside the free website checklist

The checklist is broken into short, practical steps so you can work at your own pace. It covers the full website journey, from planning to launch and beyond.

• ✔ Plan your website goals, pages, and content before you touch any design
• ✔ Choose the right website builder (Wix, WordPress, Squarespace, etc.) for your situation
• ✔ Create clear homepage content that speaks to your visitors, not to Google robots
• ✔ Follow a beginner friendly SEO checklist for titles, descriptions, and basic on page SEO
• ✔ Check mobile friendliness, speed basics, and must have trust elements before launch
• ✔ Simple post launch tasks so Google can actually find and index your website

You can use this free website checklist even before you sign up for a website builder. It will help you avoid expensive mistakes and build a website that feels planned, not random.

How to download your free website checklist

1. Click the button below to download the checklist as a PDF.
2. Print it or keep it open on your laptop while you build your site.
3. Follow each step and tick items off as you go.
4. If you already have a website, use it as an audit to find quick wins.

Who this free website launch checklist is for

This checklist is ideal if you are:

• ✔ A small business owner who needs a professional website without agency prices
• ✔ A beginner who is not sure where to start and wants a simple step by step roadmap
• ✔ A freelancer or creator launching a personal brand or portfolio site
• ✔ Someone who tried a website builder before and felt lost or overwhelmed

If that sounds like you, this website checklist for beginners will save you hours of guessing and help you focus on what really matters for your first site.

Want help using the checklist?

If you already downloaded the checklist and want a second pair of eyes, you can send your website link and questions through the contact form. I will reply with practical suggestions based on the same structure as the checklist.