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Free Kanban template

Website launch Kanban template

Keep content, design, development, QA, redirects, analytics, launch tasks, and post-launch cleanup visible in one workflow.

1. Backlog / Requirements

  • Goals and audience
  • Site map
  • Technical requirements
  • Analytics and conversion requirements

2. Ready

  • Task has owner
  • Acceptance criteria clear
  • Dependencies resolved

3. Content & Design

  • Page copy
  • Wireframes / layouts
  • Images and assets
  • SEO titles/descriptions

4. Development

  • Templates/components
  • Forms/integrations
  • Responsive implementation
  • Structured data where appropriate

5. QA / Review

  • Mobile/desktop QA
  • Accessibility pass
  • Links/forms
  • Analytics events
  • Performance

6. Launch Ready

  • Redirect map
  • DNS/deploy plan
  • Backup/rollback
  • Stakeholder approval

7. Live / Post-Launch

  • Smoke test
  • Search Console/sitemap
  • Monitor errors
  • Fix launch defects
  • Capture backlog improvements

Do not let “launch” hide unfinished work

  • Create explicit QA tasks instead of relying on a general “test site” card
  • Assign redirects, analytics, and SEO to named owners
  • Keep a rollback task visible before deployment
  • Use a post-launch column so cleanup and defects do not disappear

Build the launch board in Strikd.

Add owners, deadlines, recurring checks, XP, collaboration, and visible progress.

Start the board