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Local WordPress launch checklist for service businesses

Before ads, blog volume, or a CRM rebuild — install all four foundations on your WordPress site: SEO, listings alignment, conversion UX, and lead tracking.

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What a local launch means

A local service business launch is not “theme installed, plugins activated.” It means Google can trust the business (NAP + GBP + schema), mobile visitors can call or form-fill in one tap, and you can count leads from week one — not guess from inbox noise.

Four foundations launch checklist

  1. SEO — Install Local Lift SEO, publish LocalBusiness schema, score Map Pack readiness, and fix blockers before city-page sprawl.
  2. Listings alignment — Document one canonical NAP; match WordPress footer, contact page, and Google Business Profile.
  3. Content & UX — Ship service pages, areas served, mobile click-to-call, and tested forms on the pages that should convert.
  4. Tracking — Configure Lead Ledger on forms and tel: links so launch-week traffic produces attributable lead counts.

Pre-launch technical pass

  • HTTPS, mobile layout, and core forms tested on real devices
  • Speed baseline acceptable for Map Pack landing pages (no 6MB hero on mobile) PageSpeed fix guide
  • 404 and redirect plan for old URLs if this is a rebuild
  • Backup verified before DNS cutover

Who this checklist is for

After launch

Run the Map Pack checklist monthly, review Lead Ledger weekly, and add a managed retainer when you want updates and reporting handled without hiring in-house WordPress staff.

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FAQ

Is this checklist only for new WordPress builds?

It is written for launch and rebuild projects, but existing sites can use it as a gap audit before adding ads or a managed retainer.

Do I need all four foundations before running ads?

Yes — for local service businesses. Ads amplify whatever is broken. Fix NAP, GBP alignment, mobile CTAs, and lead tracking first so paid traffic has somewhere credible to land.

What if I need help implementing the checklist?

Request a custom WordPress build quote if you need a new site, or explore managed plans if you already have WordPress and want ongoing maintenance.

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