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Whether you're a first-time site owner, blogger, or small business, this plugin walks you through every important step, from basic settings and security to SEO, performance, and launch day.<\/p>\n\n<h4>New in 1.1: Smart Checks<\/h4>\n\n<p>The checklist now checks itself. Smart Checks looks at your site's settings, pages, and active plugins, and automatically marks tasks complete when they are already done. Installing on an existing site? You'll see your real progress straight away instead of starting from zero.<\/p>\n\n<p>Smart Checks can detect:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Permalinks, timezone, site title and tagline<\/li>\n<li>HTTPS, the \"admin\" username, and disabled file editing<\/li>\n<li>Site icon and logo<\/li>\n<li>Homepage, About, Contact, Privacy Policy, and Terms pages<\/li>\n<li>Popular security, caching, image optimization, SEO, analytics, and backup plugins<\/li>\n<li>Removed sample content, and whether search engines can index your site<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>You stay in control: change any task's status yourself and Smart Checks will leave it alone. You can also turn automatic completion off with one click.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Features<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>50+ guided tasks<\/strong> - Organized into 10 categories: Basic Setup, Security, Design &amp; Theme, Essential Pages, Performance, SEO, Analytics, Backup, Pre-Launch, and Launch Day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smart Checks<\/strong> - Automatically detects 22 tasks that are already done on your site, with a Re-scan button and a clear explanation on each task.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visual progress<\/strong> - See your completion percentage and track progress by category with a clean, modern interface.<\/li>\n<li><strong>One-click links<\/strong> - Each task includes direct links to the right WordPress settings or recommended plugins so you never get lost.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Task statuses<\/strong> - Mark tasks as Not Started, In Progress, Complete, or Skipped. Your progress is saved automatically.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dashboard widget<\/strong> - Quick overview of your launch progress right on the main WordPress dashboard.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beginner-friendly<\/strong> - Clear descriptions and \"Why it matters\" notes for every task.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plugin recommendations<\/strong> - Suggested plugins (e.g. Yoast SEO, Wordfence, UpdraftPlus) with links to install them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mobile-friendly admin<\/strong> - Use the checklist on any device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>Who is this for?<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>First-time WordPress users who don't know where to start<\/li>\n<li>Bloggers and small businesses launching a new site<\/li>\n<li>Agencies and freelancers checking a site before handing it over<\/li>\n<li>Anyone who wants a structured, stress-free launch process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>No account required<\/h4>\n\n<p>All data is stored in your WordPress database. The plugin does not send any data to external servers, and Smart Checks run entirely on your own site.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Admin only - no public-site changes<\/h4>\n\n<p>This plugin only runs in the WordPress admin (dashboard and checklist page). It does not modify or add anything to your site's front-end; no links or content are embedded on the public site.<\/p>\n\n<!--section=installation-->\n<ol>\n<li>Log in to your WordPress admin panel.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Plugins &gt; Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Search for <strong>Azwar Launch Task Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Install Now<\/strong> and then <strong>Activate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Open <strong>Launch Checklist<\/strong> in the admin menu to start.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h4>Manual installation<\/h4>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Download the plugin zip file.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Plugins &gt; Add New &gt; Upload Plugin<\/strong> and choose the zip file.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Install Now<\/strong> and then <strong>Activate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Open <strong>Launch Checklist<\/strong> in the admin menu to start.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<!--section=faq-->\n<dl>\n<dt id=\"is%20this%20plugin%20suitable%20for%20beginners%3F\"><h3>Is this plugin suitable for beginners?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. The plugin is designed specifically for non-technical users and first-time site owners. Each task explains what to do and why it matters.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"will%20my%20progress%20be%20saved%3F\"><h3>Will my progress be saved?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. Task statuses (Not Started, In Progress, Complete, Skipped) are saved in your WordPress database and persist across sessions.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"how%20do%20smart%20checks%20work%3F\"><h3>How do Smart Checks work?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Each time you open the checklist or the dashboard, Smart Checks reads your WordPress settings, published pages, and list of active plugins. Tasks that pass are marked complete and labelled \"Auto-completed\". If a check later stops passing (for example, you deactivate your SEO plugin), the task is set back to Not Started and you'll see a notice.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"smart%20checks%20marked%20a%20task%20wrong.%20what%20can%20i%20do%3F\"><h3>Smart Checks marked a task wrong. What can I do?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Just change the task's status. Smart Checks will not change that task again unless you click \"Let Smart Checks manage this task\". You can also switch off \"Auto-complete detected tasks\" at the top of the checklist.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20smart%20checks%20send%20my%20data%20anywhere%3F\"><h3>Does Smart Checks send my data anywhere?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>No. All checks run locally on your site. No external requests are made.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20the%20plugin%20work%20with%20any%20theme%3F\"><h3>Does the plugin work with any theme?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. The checklist works with any WordPress theme. Some tasks (e.g. favicon, logo) use the WordPress Customizer or Site Editor, which may vary slightly by theme.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20skip%20tasks%20that%20don%27t%20apply%20to%20my%20site%3F\"><h3>Can I skip tasks that don't apply to my site?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. You can mark any task as \"Skipped\" if it doesn't apply to your site (e.g. disabling comments if you're not running a blog).<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20the%20plugin%20add%20any%20links%20to%20my%20public%20website%3F\"><h3>Does the plugin add any links to my public website?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>No. This plugin only runs in the WordPress admin area (dashboard). It does not add any content, links, or \"powered by\" text to your public-facing site. Visitors to your site will not see anything from this plugin.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n<!--section=changelog-->\n<h4>1.1.0<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>New: Smart Checks automatically detect 22 completed tasks from your site's settings, pages, and active plugins.<\/li>\n<li>New: Re-scan button and \"Auto-complete detected tasks\" toggle on the checklist page.<\/li>\n<li>New: Each detectable task shows what Smart Checks found, e.g. \"Wordfence Security is active.\"<\/li>\n<li>New: Task \"Allow Search Engines to Index Your Site\" (Launch Day).<\/li>\n<li>New: Task \"Delete the Sample Post and Page\" (Basic Setup).<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Garbled characters in several task descriptions and the welcome screen.<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Broken category icons in the dashboard widget, now using WordPress dashicons.<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Saving a task with its current status no longer shows an error.<\/li>\n<li>Fix: Checklist screen text can now be translated.<\/li>\n<li>Improved: Uses the modern React rendering API for compatibility with future WordPress versions.<\/li>\n<li>Improved: Uninstall now cleans up every task and Smart Checks setting.<\/li>\n<li>Tested with WordPress 7.1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>1.0.0<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Initial release.<\/li>\n<li>40+ tasks across 10 categories (Basic Setup, Security, Design, Essential Pages, Performance, SEO, Analytics, Backup, Pre-Launch, Launch Day).<\/li>\n<li>Interactive checklist built with WordPress components.<\/li>\n<li>Task status persistence via WordPress Options API.<\/li>\n<li>Dashboard widget with progress overview and category breakdown.<\/li>\n<li>Deep links to WordPress settings and recommended plugins.<\/li>\n<li>Review prompt after 10 completed tasks (dismissible).<\/li>\n<\/ul>","raw_excerpt":"Step-by-step checklist to build, optimize, and launch your WordPress site, with Smart Checks that detect finished tasks automatically.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/te.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/291086","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/te.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/te.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/te.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=291086"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/te.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/raoazwar"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/te.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=291086"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/te.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=291086"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/te.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=291086"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/te.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=291086"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/te.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=291086"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/te.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=291086"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}