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Publishing Your Website

Last updated on Oct 02, 2025

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

  1. Click the Publish/Update button in the bottom toolbar

  2. Browse through every page as a visitor would

  3. Test all links, buttons, and forms

  4. Switch between device views (desktop, tablet, mobile)

  5. Note any issues and return to edit mode to fix them

Step 2: Choose Your Domain Option:

Option A: Free Landing Pad Subdomain

  • Format: https://yourbusiness.landingpad-digital.site

  • Best for: Testing, temporary sites, personal projects

  • Limitations: Not as professional, can't be used for paid advertising on some platforms

Option B: Connect Custom Domain

  • Format: yourbusiness.com or www.yourbusiness.com

  • Best for: Business websites, professional portfolios, e-commerce

  • Requirements: You must own the domain already or purchase through a registrar

How to Set Up:

  1. In the Dashboard, click in the custom url from your Project https://yourbusiness.landingpad-digital.site

  2. Enter your domain name (e.g., yourbusiness.com)

  3. Configure basic DNS settings

  4. Wait for DNS propagation

Pre-Publishing Checklist

Before clicking publish, verify these essential items:

Content Verification:

  • All placeholder text has been replaced with real content

  • Contact information (email, phone, address) is accurate

  • All links work and point to correct destinations

  • Images load properly and have appropriate alt text

  • Business hours, pricing, and service information is current

  • Legal pages (Privacy Policy, Terms of Service) are complete

Design Quality:

  • Website looks good on desktop, tablet, and mobile

  • Text is readable (good contrast, appropriate sizes)

  • Images are high-quality and properly sized

  • Colour scheme is consistent throughout

  • Navigation is intuitive and working

  • Buttons and interactive elements respond correctly

Technical Checks:

  • Forms are connected to correct email addresses

  • Form submissions trigger confirmation messages

  • Social media links point to your actual profiles

  • Google Analytics or tracking code is installed (if using)

  • Favicon appears correctly

  • Meta descriptions and page titles are set

SEO Basics:

  • Homepage title accurately describes your business

  • Each page has unique title and description

  • Heading structure is logical (H1 → H2 → H3)

  • Important pages are linked from navigation

  • Contact page includes location information