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Whether you're a first-time site owner, blogger, or small business, this plugin walks you through every important step \u2014 from basic settings and security to SEO, performance, and launch day.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Features<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>40+ guided tasks<\/strong> \u2014 Organized into 10 categories: Basic Setup, Security, Design &amp; Theme, Essential Pages, Performance, SEO, Analytics, Backup, Pre-Launch, and Launch Day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visual progress<\/strong> \u2014 See your completion percentage and track progress by category with a clean, modern interface.<\/li>\n<li><strong>One-click links<\/strong> \u2014 Each task includes direct links to the right WordPress settings or recommended plugins so you never get lost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Task statuses<\/strong> \u2014 Mark tasks as Not Started, In Progress, Complete, or Skipped. Your progress is saved automatically.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dashboard widget<\/strong> \u2014 Quick overview of your launch progress right on the main WordPress dashboard.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beginner-friendly<\/strong> \u2014 Clear descriptions and \"Why it matters\" notes for every task.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plugin recommendations<\/strong> \u2014 Suggested plugins (e.g. Yoast SEO, Wordfence, UpdraftPlus) with links to install them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mobile-friendly admin<\/strong> \u2014 Use the checklist on any device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>Who is this for?<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>First-time WordPress users who don't know where to start<\/li>\n<li>Bloggers and small businesses launching a new site<\/li>\n<li>Anyone who wants a structured, stress-free launch process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>No account required<\/h4>\n\n<p>All data is stored in your WordPress database. The free version does not send any data to external servers.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Admin only \u2014 no public-site changes<\/h4>\n\n<p>This plugin only runs in the WordPress admin (dashboard and checklist page). It does not modify or add anything to your site\u2019s front-end; no links or content are embedded on the public site.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Donate<\/h3>\n\n<p>If this plugin has been useful to you, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/raoazwar.dev\/donate\">supporting further development<\/a>. Thank you!<\/p>\n\n<!--section=installation-->\n<ol>\n<li>Log in to your WordPress admin panel.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Plugins \u2192 Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Search for <strong>Site Checklist &amp; Launch Assistant<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Install Now<\/strong> and then <strong>Activate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Open <strong>Launch Checklist<\/strong> in the admin menu to start.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h4>Manual installation<\/h4>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Download the plugin zip file.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Plugins \u2192 Add New \u2192 Upload Plugin<\/strong> and choose the zip file.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Install Now<\/strong> and then <strong>Activate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Open <strong>Launch Checklist<\/strong> in the admin menu to start.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<!--section=faq-->\n<dl>\n<dt id=\"is%20this%20plugin%20suitable%20for%20beginners%3F\"><h3>Is this plugin suitable for beginners?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. The plugin is designed specifically for non-technical users and first-time site owners. Each task explains what to do and why it matters.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"will%20my%20progress%20be%20saved%3F\"><h3>Will my progress be saved?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. Task statuses (Not Started, In Progress, Complete, Skipped) are saved in your WordPress database and persist across sessions.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20the%20plugin%20work%20with%20any%20theme%3F\"><h3>Does the plugin work with any theme?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. The checklist works with any WordPress theme. Some tasks (e.g. favicon, logo) use the WordPress Customizer, which may vary slightly by theme.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20skip%20tasks%20that%20don%27t%20apply%20to%20my%20site%3F\"><h3>Can I skip tasks that don't apply to my site?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. 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