Step 1
Review the first version
Check homepage, proof, contact, title, description, social image, and sitemap before changing domains.
Custom domains
Custom domain portfolio launch checklist
A custom domain should come after the first version is credible and the launch basics are verified.
Creatives preparing a public portfolio launch - 5 min read
Visual preview
See the kind of site this guide supports.
The advice is paired with template previews so readers can connect the launch step to an actual starting point.
Step 2
Submit and inspect
After launch, submit the sitemap and inspect the homepage plus the highest-intent page.
Step 3
Watch early signals
Use Search Console impressions and lead source data to decide which page to improve next.
Next step
Use the guide while the site is still fresh.
Start from a template, make one focused first version, and use the CMS checklist to keep the next action visible.