Backups
Know what is backed up, where it is stored, and how a restore will be performed before a major update or migration.
Free WordPress planner
Plan the WordPress workload, not just the install.
A WordPress site needs more than a one-click installer. Use the checklist to think through site type, email, developer access, backups, migration and launch dependencies.
Your planning result
WordPress checklist
Plan fit
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Launch checklist
Always verify
Five things that should not be implicit.
DNS ownership
Know who controls the domain and authoritative DNS before planning a cutover.
Preserve MX/TXT records and mailbox requirements when changing hosting or nameservers.
HTTPS
Confirm the final hostname resolves correctly and HTTPS is valid before tightening redirects/HSTS.
Application fit
Test the real WordPress workload instead of assuming every plugin/theme behaves the same.
Existing WordPress site?
Do the migration readiness check next.
Access, backups, DNS and email details determine whether a move is straightforward.