The 99 Steps to Launching Your Business and Website.
π§ Business Foundations
- π’ Register Your Business Name – access now
- π Secure Business Domain
- π¦ Open a Business Bank Account
- π Obtain Business Licenses & Permits
- π Choose a Business Structure (LLC, Sole Proprietor, etc.)
- π Draft a Business Plan
- π Research Market & Competitors
- π€ Define Target Audience
- π οΈ Setup Accounting & Invoicing System
- π Develop Business Policies & Agreements
π Website & Branding
- π¨ Design a Business Logo
- π Choose a Brand Color Palette & Fonts
- ποΈ Build Your Website (WordPress, Wix, Shopify, etc.)
- π Optimize Website Speed & Performance
- π Implement Basic SEO (Meta Tags, Keywords, etc.)
- π± Ensure Mobile-Friendly Design
- πΎ Set Up Website Hosting & SSL Certificate
- π Create Essential Website Pages (Home, About, Contact, etc.)
- π― Setup Call-To-Action (CTA) Buttons
- π Connect Website to Social Media Profiles
π’ Marketing & Social Media
- π Create a Facebook Business Page
- πΈ Setup Instagram for Business
- π¦ Launch a Twitter/X Business Profile
- π₯ Start a YouTube Channel
- πΌ Setup a LinkedIn Business Page
- π Create a Pinterest Business Account
- π Plan a Social Media Content Strategy
- π Use Social Media Analytics Tools
- π― Define Social Media Advertising Budget
- π Develop Social Media Posting Schedule
π© Email & Customer Engagement
- π§ Setup Business Email (Gmail, Zoho, Outlook, etc.)
- βοΈ Create an Email Signature
- π Setup Email Marketing Tool (Mailchimp, ConvertKit, etc.)
- π¨ Design a Welcome Email Sequence
- π¬ Start Building an Email List
- ποΈ Offer a Freebie or Lead Magnet
- π Enable Website Push Notifications
- π€ Install a Live Chat on Website (Tawk.to, Crisp, etc.)
- π³οΈ Create a Customer Feedback Form
- π Track Email Marketing Performance
π° Sales & Monetization
- π³ Setup Payment Methods (PayPal, Stripe, etc.)
- ποΈ Add E-commerce or Online Booking (If Needed)
- π¦ List Products/Services with Descriptions
- π Optimize Checkout Process for Conversions
- π΅ Offer Discounts, Coupons, or Bundles
- π Set Up Recurring Payments or Subscriptions
- π Track Sales & Conversion Rates
- π οΈ Implement an Upsell/Cross-sell Strategy
- π Create an Affiliate Program
- π Monitor Customer Lifetime Value (CLV)
π’ Advertising & Promotion
- π Run Google Ads Campaigns
- π’ Use Facebook & Instagram Ads
- π₯ Create Video Ads for YouTube/TikTok
- π© Use Email Retargeting for Lost Leads
- π° Try Press Releases for Brand Awareness
- π€ Collaborate with Influencers
- ποΈ Start a Podcast for Thought Leadership
- π Guest Blog on Industry Websites
- π€ Join Business Networking Events
- π Leverage Referral Marketing
π Tracking & Analytics
- π Install Google Analytics
- π Setup Google Search Console
- π Monitor Website Traffic
- π Track Social Media Engagement
- π Analyze Email Campaign Performance
- π Monitor Competitor Performance
- π·οΈ Use Heatmaps to Improve Website UX
- π Setup A/B Testing for Website & Ads
- π‘ Adjust Strategies Based on Data
- β³ Check Site Loading Speed Monthly
π€ Automation & Efficiency
- β° Schedule Social Media Posts in Advance
- π¨ Automate Email Marketing Sequences
- π€ Use AI for Chatbots & Customer Support
- π Setup Workflow Automations (Zapier, Make, etc.)
- π Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- π Use Scheduling Tools for Meetings (Calendly, TidyCal, etc.)
- π Automate Invoicing & Payments
- π¦ Streamline Order Fulfillment Process
- π Create Task Lists for Teams
- π Use CRM Software to Manage Leads & Customers
π‘οΈ Security & Legal
- π Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
- π‘οΈ Use Strong & Unique Passwords
- π Create Privacy Policy & Terms of Service
- π Use Secure Payment Gateways
- π οΈ Regularly Backup Website Data
- π¨ Monitor Website Security & Threats
- π‘οΈ Protect Against DDoS & Hacking Attempts
- π Keep Software & Plugins Updated
- π Review Contracts & Agreements with Clients
- π Organize Business Documents Securely
π― Growth & Scaling
- π Develop a Growth Strategy
- π€ Hire a Virtual Assistant or Freelancer
- π€ Speak at Events & Webinars
- π Invest in Continued Learning
- π Focus on Customer Retention
- π Refine & Adapt Business Model
- π Analyze Profit & Loss Reports
- π€ Explore AI & Automation for Scaling
- π Celebrate Milestones & Achievements!