Checklist: 25 Items Every Professional Site Needs

## Fundamentals (Mandatory)

- [ ] 1. **Own domain** (.com or .net)
- [ ] 2. **Reliable hosting** (99.9% uptime)
- [ ] 3. **Active SSL** (https://)
- [ ] 4. **Professional email** (@yourcompany)
- [ ] 5. **Clear homepage** (value prop in 5 seconds)

## Design & UX

- [ ] 6. **Responsive** (works on all devices)
- [ ] 7. **Speed** (<3 seconds load)
- [ ] 8. **Intuitive navigation** (clear menu, breadcrumbs)
- [ ] 9. **Consistent colors** (defined palette)
- [ ] 10. **Readable typography** (adequate size)

## Content

- [ ] 11. **About Page** (history, team, mission)
- [ ] 12. **Services/Products Page** (detailed)
- [ ] 13. **Contact Page** (multiple channels)
- [ ] 14. **FAQ** (frequently asked questions)
- [ ] 15. **Testimonials** (social proof)

## Functionalities

- [ ] 16. **Contact form** (working!)
- [ ] 17. **WhatsApp button** (floating or fixed)
- [ ] 18. **Google Maps** (if physical address)
- [ ] 19. **Social media** (updated links)
- [ ] 20. **Blog** (for SEO and authority)

## Technical & SEO

- [ ] 21. **Google Analytics** (metrics)
- [ ] 22. **Google Search Console** (monitoring)
- [ ] 23. **XML Sitemap** (for indexing)
- [ ] 24. **Meta tags** (title, description per page)
- [ ] 25. **Schema Markup** (rich snippets)

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## How to Use This Checklist

1. **Check what your site has**
2. **Identify critical gaps**
3. **Prioritize fixes**
4. **Implement gradually**

### Score

- **20-25 items**: Excellent site 🏆
- **15-19 items**: Good, room for improvement
- **10-14 items**: Attention, needs upgrades
- **<10 items**: Critical, consider redoing

**Professional site is investment, not expense.**