Get from template to reviewable site.
This is the public version of the first-publish path LayoutPages opens inside admin after signup.
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Step 1
Pick the right starting point
Choose the closest template by use case, not by final polish.
Confirm the starter has the content types you need first: work, posts, services, forms, or client pages.
Start from the template CTA so signup preserves the selected starter.
Step 2
Make the first version credible
Replace the hero headline with a clear audience and offer.
Add one real project, service, article, or proof item.
Update the about section, contact path, and social preview copy.
Step 3
Check the operational pieces
Submit the contact form and verify the notification path.
Preview the public site on mobile and desktop.
Add a paid offer, payment link, or client page only if it helps the first launch.
Step 4
Share and improve
Share the hosted LayoutPages URL with one trusted reviewer.
Connect a custom domain when the first version is ready for public traffic.
Use admin analytics, form submissions, and sales activity to choose the next edit.
Next step
Use the checklist with a real starter site.
Start free, pick the closest template, and let onboarding turn this public checklist into the next actions inside admin.