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" indicates required fields
Client Information
Client Name
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Client URL
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Global Settings
htaccess
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Check to make sure htaccess is correct and routing the site to https://
Robots.txt
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Make sure we do not have robots.txt
Global Settings
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NAP, Hours, Email, Social Media, etc.
reCaptcha
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Check Gravity Forms. Keys should already be in GF from DEV If not, add the keys.
Visit
https://www.google.com/recaptcha/admin
and add the website domain to the authorized list. Keys should already be in GF from DEV. If not, add the keys
Sitemap Verification
Example Sitemap Link:
https://
.com/sitemap_index.xml
View current sitemap.
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Hide all /thank-you/ pages
Disable unwanted sitemaps (like posts, cpts, or image attachments) if necessary
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Disable unwanted sitemaps (like posts, cpts, or image attachments) if necessary
Notes
Notes
Contact Form Verification
Review all contact forms to verify proper setup
From: Company Name
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From:
Company Name
Send from: info@<website-name>.com is preferred. (It must be that domain.)
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Send From:
info@.com is preferred. (It must be that domain.)
Send to: Client provided email
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Send To:
Client provided email
Subject: Ensure that every subject line begins with "URGENT - {form_title} - SITE NAME"
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Subject:
Ensure that every subject line begins with "URGENT - {form_title} - SITE NAME"
Body: Create hidden fields at bottom of the message body for:
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Body:
Create hidden fields at bottom of the message body for:
Sent From Page:
{embed_url}
Submitted Date:
{date_mdy}
User Agent:
{user_agent}
Submitted From IP:
{ip}
Referer URL:
Referer {referer}
Thank You: Ensure that every form directs to its own unique /thank-you/ page via the "Confirmations" tab for tracking purposes within Analytics
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Thank You:
Ensure that every form directs to its own unique /thank-you/ page via the "Confirmations" tab for tracking purposes within Analytics
Ex: Contact Success goes to "/contact/thank-you/"
Bookings success goes to "/bookings/thank-you/"
Corporate events success goes to "/corporate-events-orlando/thank-you/", etc.).
Global
Set BCC
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Set BCC:
webadmin@wethinkintegrated.com AND digital@wethinkintegrated.com
Cleanup: Make any forms that are not in use inactive.
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Cleanup:
Make any forms that are not in use inactive.
Notes
Notes
Site Settings
Broken Link Check
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Detect broken links using an online checker
Visit
Free Broken Link Checker - Online Tool
Page Visibility & Indexing
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Go to Settings Reading and make sure that the "Search Engine Visibility" box is NOT checked.
Structured Data Testing Tool
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Verify that there are no schema errors with the Google.
Make sure you run
Structured Data Testing Tool
any special content (menus, location pages, etc.) through the tool separately to ensure correctness.
Console Errors
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Inspect the page in Chrome. Ensure there are no JavaScript console errors or insecure image warnings
SEO
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Check META title and description on all pages
Notes
Notes
301 Redirects
Confirm 301 redirects are in htaccess
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Confirm 301 redirects are in htaccess
Test a few to confirm
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Test a few to confirm
Notes
Notes
Accessibility
WAVE Accessibility Tests
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Run all pages through the WAVE accessibility tester tool and make sure all image alt tags, empty form labels, and empty buttons.
Website:
WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool
Notes
Notes
Full Mobile Testing (Cross-Device: Apple & Android)
Test the navigation menu and all pages on both an Apple iPhone and Android device.
Mobile Navigation Menu
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Mobile Navigation Menu
Verify that the mobile and desktop menus match and that all links are working (including icons). Make sure it looks satisfactory in xs, sm, md, and lg viewports with no bleeding or odd breaks.
Top Bar Navigation
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Top Bar Navigation
Verify that any top bar navigation items are included in mobile nav (get a quote, social, phone, etc.)
Images
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Images
Ensure that all images are correctly sized and look high-quality in all viewports.
Notes
Notes
Full Desktop Testing (Cross-Browser: FireFox, Chrome, Edge)
Test the navigation menu and all pages on both an Windows and Mac
Desktop Navigation Menu
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Desktop Navigation Menu
Verify that the desktop menu links are working. Make sure it looks satisfactory in lg and xl viewports with no bleeding or odd breaks.
Images
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Images
Ensure that all images are correctly sized and look high-quality in all viewports.
Links
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Links
Ensure that all links are working properly and that any links to external (off-website) pages are set to open in a new window (target="_blank")
Notes
Notes
Web Developer Toolbar
Extension:
Chrome Download
Firefox Download
Document Outline
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Check headings are in correct order h1 - h6
Notes
Notes