Website Launch Guide

Follow this comprehensive checklist to successfully launch your CeremonyVerse website and start generating leads within 30 days.

Pre-Launch Checklist

1. Connect Your GoDaddy Domain to Vercel

Step 1: Deploy to Vercel

Click the "Publish" button in the top right of v0
Your site will be deployed to a Vercel URL (e.g., ceremonyverse.vercel.app)
Note your Vercel project name

Step 2: Add Domain in Vercel

Go to your Vercel project dashboard
Click "Settings" → "Domains"
Enter your GoDaddy domain (e.g., ceremonyverse.com)
Vercel will provide DNS records to add

Step 3: Update GoDaddy DNS

Log into your GoDaddy account
Go to "My Products" → "DNS" for your domain
Add the A record: 76.76.21.21
Add the CNAME record: cname.vercel-dns.com
Wait 24-48 hours for DNS propagation

Important:

DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to propagate globally. Your site will work on the Vercel URL immediately.

2. Set Up Google Analytics

Go to analytics.google.com
Create a new GA4 property for your website
Copy your Measurement ID (format: G-XXXXXXXXXX)
In Vercel, go to Settings → Environment Variables
Add: NEXT_PUBLIC_GA_ID = your Measurement ID
Redeploy your site for changes to take effect

The website is already configured to use Google Analytics - you just need to add your tracking ID.

3. Create Social Media Accounts

Follow the detailed guide on the Social Media Setup page.

Instagram Business Account

Primary platform for wedding visuals

Pinterest Business Account

Essential for wedding planning audience

Facebook Business Page

Community building and ads

After creating accounts, update the social media links in the website footer.

4. Set Up Email for Contact Forms

The contact forms are ready - you need to connect an email service:

Option 1: Use Vercel Email (Recommended)

In your Vercel project, go to Settings → Email
Connect your email provider (SendGrid, Resend, etc.)
Forms will automatically send to your configured email

Option 2: Use a Form Service

Formspree (free tier available)
Netlify Forms
Google Forms integration

5. SEO Optimization Checklist

Meta Tags

✓ All pages have title, description, and keywords

Sitemap

✓ XML sitemap generated at /sitemap.xml

Robots.txt

✓ Robots file configured at /robots.txt

Blog Content

✓ 6 SEO-optimized articles published

Internal Linking

✓ All pages linked in footer and navigation

Post-Launch Actions (First 30 Days)

Week 1: Submit to Search Engines

Google Search Console

Submit your sitemap at search.google.com/search-console

Bing Webmaster Tools

Submit at bing.com/webmasters

Google Business Profile

Create listing at business.google.com

Week 2-4: Content Marketing

Share blog articles on social media (3x per week)
Create Pinterest pins for each blog article
Post gallery images on Instagram (daily)
Engage with wedding planning communities
Reach out to wedding bloggers for features

Ongoing: Lead Generation Optimization

Monitor Google Analytics weekly for traffic sources
Track form submissions and follow up within 24 hours
A/B test different CTAs and offers
Collect testimonials from early clients
Update blog with new content monthly

Key Metrics to Track

Traffic Metrics

• Total visitors per week
• Traffic sources (organic, social, direct)
• Most visited pages
• Average session duration
• Bounce rate

Conversion Metrics

• Contact form submissions
• Newsletter signups
• Guide downloads
• Phone calls received
• Consultation bookings

SEO Metrics

• Keyword rankings
• Organic search traffic
• Pages indexed by Google
• Backlinks acquired
• Domain authority

Social Media Metrics

• Follower growth rate
• Engagement rate
• Click-throughs to website
• Shares and saves
• DM inquiries

Ready to Launch?

Follow this guide step-by-step to successfully launch your website and start generating qualified leads for your luxury wedding planning service.

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