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The Web Development Checklist 2026
70+ checkpoints to get a web project right, from the first idea to launch and after. Businesses, agencies and freelancers can all work with it.
70+ Checkpoints
7 Project Phases
Updated October 2026
Why use a checklist?
A web project needs careful planning and a clear order of work. This checklist helps you:
- Keep track of each step from the first idea to launch
- Keep time and budget under control
- Work to current standards such as Core Web Vitals, WCAG 2.2 and GDPR consent rules
- Launch a website that meets professional standards
1
Planning & strategy
2
Design & UX
3
Content creation
4
Development
5
SEO & performance
6
Testing & QA
7
Launch & post-launch
Success metrics after launch
Traffic & users
- Page views
- Unique visitors
- Bounce rate
- Session duration
Conversions
- Form submissions
- Newsletter signups
- Purchases and bookings
- Contact requests
Performance
- Load time
- Core Web Vitals
- Lighthouse score
- Error rate
Need help with your web project?
We are a web agency in Hamburg and support you through every phase, from concept to launch and after. The initial consultation is free. Afterwards you receive an individual fixed-price quote, and 30 days of support after launch are included.