Publishing your Landing Pad Digital website makes it accessible to the world. This guide covers pre-publishing checks, publishing options, domain configuration, and post-launch monitoring.
Step-by-Step Publishing Process
Step 1: Final Preview
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Click the Publish/Update button in the bottom toolbar
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Browse through every page as a visitor would
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Test all links, buttons, and forms
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Switch between device views (desktop, tablet, mobile)
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Note any issues and return to edit mode to fix them
Step 2: Choose Your Domain Option:
Option A: Free Landing Pad Subdomain
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Format:
https://yourbusiness.landingpad-digital.site -
Best for: Testing, temporary sites, personal projects
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Limitations: Not as professional, can't be used for paid advertising on some platforms
Option B: Connect Custom Domain
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Format:
yourbusiness.comorwww.yourbusiness.com -
Best for: Business websites, professional portfolios, e-commerce
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Requirements: You must own the domain already or purchase through a registrar
How to Set Up:
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In the Dashboard, click in the custom url from your Project
https://yourbusiness.landingpad-digital.site -
Enter your domain name (e.g.,
yourbusiness.com) -
Configure basic DNS settings
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Wait for DNS propagation
Pre-Publishing Checklist
Before clicking publish, verify these essential items:
Content Verification:
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All placeholder text has been replaced with real content
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Contact information (email, phone, address) is accurate
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All links work and point to correct destinations
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Images load properly and have appropriate alt text
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Business hours, pricing, and service information is current
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Legal pages (Privacy Policy, Terms of Service) are complete
Design Quality:
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Website looks good on desktop, tablet, and mobile
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Text is readable (good contrast, appropriate sizes)
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Images are high-quality and properly sized
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Colour scheme is consistent throughout
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Navigation is intuitive and working
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Buttons and interactive elements respond correctly
Technical Checks:
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Forms are connected to correct email addresses
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Form submissions trigger confirmation messages
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Social media links point to your actual profiles
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Google Analytics or tracking code is installed (if using)
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Favicon appears correctly
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Meta descriptions and page titles are set
SEO Basics:
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Homepage title accurately describes your business
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Each page has unique title and description
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Heading structure is logical (H1 → H2 → H3)
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Important pages are linked from navigation
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Contact page includes location information