Testing Checklist

Use this checklist to verify your site works correctly before and after deployment.

Pre-Deployment Testing (Local)

Setup Verification

• Ruby is installed (ruby --version)
• Jekyll is installed (jekyll --version)
• Dependencies installed (bundle install completed successfully)
• Local server starts (bundle exec jekyll serve)

Site Structure

• Homepage loads (http://localhost:4000)
• All navigation links work
• All pages exist and load
• No 404 errors

Content

• All text content is correct
• No placeholder text remains
• Images load correctly
• Images are optimized (not too large)
• All links work (internal and external)

Design

• Styling matches Squarespace site
• Colors are correct
• Fonts are correct
• Layout looks good on desktop
• Layout looks good on tablet
• Layout looks good on mobile
• Navigation menu works on mobile

Contact Form

• Form displays correctly
• All form fields are present
• Form validation works (required fields)
• Formspree endpoint is configured
• Test submission works
• Success message displays
• Error handling works

Technical

• No console errors in browser
• No broken image links
• No broken CSS/JS links
• Site loads quickly
• Meta tags are correct (title, description)

Post-Deployment Testing (GitHub Pages)

Initial Deployment

• Repository is created on GitHub
• Code is pushed to GitHub
• GitHub Pages is enabled
• Site builds successfully (check Actions tab)
• Site is accessible at GitHub Pages URL

Functionality

• Homepage loads on GitHub Pages
• All pages load correctly
• Navigation works
• Contact form works in production
• Images load correctly
• All links work

Custom Domain (After DNS Migration)

• CNAME file is in repository
• Custom domain is configured in GitHub
• DNS records are set correctly
• www.lahave.io loads correctly
• lahave.io redirects or loads correctly
• SSL certificate is active (HTTPS works)
• No mixed content warnings

Cross-Browser Testing

• Chrome/Edge
• Firefox
• Safari
• Mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Chrome Mobile)

Performance

• Page load time is acceptable
• Images are optimized
• No large unoptimized files
• Site works on slow connections

SEO

• Page titles are unique and descriptive
• Meta descriptions are present
• Headings are properly structured (h1, h2, etc.)
• Alt text on images
• Sitemap is generated (if using jekyll-sitemap plugin)

Common Issues to Check

Build Errors

• Check GitHub Actions for build errors
• Verify _config.yml is valid YAML
• Check for syntax errors in templates

DNS Issues

• DNS has propagated (use whatsmydns.net)
• All 4 A records are set
• CNAME record is correct
• Wait 24-48 hours if recently changed

Form Issues

• Formspree endpoint is correct
• Form action URL is correct
• Check Formspree dashboard for submissions
• Verify email notifications work

Styling Issues

• CSS file loads correctly
• No missing styles
• Responsive design works
• Check browser console for CSS errors

Final Verification

Before going live:

• All content migrated from Squarespace
• Site matches Squarespace design
• All functionality works
• Contact form tested and working
• Mobile responsive
• No broken links
• Performance is acceptable
• Ready for DNS migration

Post-Launch Monitoring

First 48 hours:

• Monitor site accessibility
• Check contact form submissions
• Monitor for errors
• Verify DNS propagation globally
• Test from different locations/networks

Rollback Plan

If issues arise:

• Document the problem
• Revert DNS if necessary
• Fix issues in local environment
• Test locally
• Redeploy
• Update DNS again when ready