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A technical SEO launch checklist for a small static site

The small set of technical checks that make a new content site crawlable, canonical, measurable, and safe to iterate.

Published 2026-09-01 · 4 min read

Before publishing more pages, check the site foundation: HTTPS, one canonical host, crawlable navigation, unique titles and descriptions, a robots file, a generated sitemap, responsive layout, and no accidental noindex tag.

Test key URLs with browser developer tools and Search Console after ownership verification. Log deployment dates and technical changes. This turns technical SEO from a launch checklist into an operating record.